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John C. Stennis Battle GroupThe John C. Stennis Battle Group is a warfighting force of seven surface ships, two submarines and eight squadrons equipped and trained to work as a forward deployed force providing a deterent against aggression and protection of vital U.S. interests anywhere in the world. At the center of the battle group is the John C. Stennis (CVN 74). A Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, Stennis is the flagship for the JCS Battle Group commander, Commander, Carrier Group Seven and the embarked airwing, Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9). On deployment, JCS is also home to Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty One(DESRON 21). CCG-7 controls the entire battle group's activity through CVW-9 and DESRON 21. Squadrons of CVW-9 - Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211)
- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-314)
- Fighter Attack Squadron 146 (VFA-146)
- Fighter Attack Squadron 147 (VFA-147)
- Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138)
- Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 112 (VAW-112)
- Sea Control Squadron 33 (VS-33)
- Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 8 (HS 8)
- Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 Detachment 4 (VRC 30)
Ships of DESRON 21 Other elements of JCS Battle Group * Jefferson City (SSN 759)
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