Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 06, 2004) -- Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman
Jason Powers and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Daniel Johnson
conduct final checks of the wings and flaps of an F-14B Tomcat assigned
to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32). Truman is one
of seven aircraft carriers involved in the Summer Pulse 2004 Exercise.
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 theatres with
other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the
Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Readiness Plan (FRP). The
Strike Group will conduct a scheduled training exercise followed by
overseas pulse operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd
Class Justin S. Osborne (RELEASED)
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