Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 13, 2004) -- An F-14B Tomcat assigned to the
"Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32) launches from the
flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is one of seven
aircraft carriers involved 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
NavyÕs first deployment under its new Fleet Readiness Plan
(FRP). The Strike Group is conducting a scheduled training exercise
followed by overseas pulse operations. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Craig R. Spiering (RELEASED)
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