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Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 13, 2003) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Chief David Adams from Louisville, Ky., directs an F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Pukin' Dogs" of Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VF-143) onto one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).  The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercises (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming six-month deployment.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Handley.  (RELEASED)

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US Navy
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F-14
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