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Caption:
Arabian Gulf (Jun. 4, 2004) -- Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class
Thomas Blair Jr. of Houston, signals for the aircrew to raise their
hands while ordnancemen check all ordnance on an F-14B Tomcat assigned
to the "Pukin' Dogs" of Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VF-143) prior
to launching from one of four steam powered catapults aboard USS George
Washington (CVN 73). Washington joined six other aircraft carrier
strike groups (CSG) in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the
simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs),
demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power
across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and
coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy first deployment
under its new Fleet Readiness Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Jessica Davis (RELEASED)
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