Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 12, 2003) -- An F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Red
Rippers" of Fighter Squadron One One (VF-11) prepares to launch from
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 Airman Jessica
Davis. (RELEASED)
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