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Persian Gulf (Jan. 24, 2005) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) is directed onto one of the four steam-powered catapults prior to being launched off the flight deck aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Harry S. Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Iraq. The Truman Carrier Strike Group and CVW-3 are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ricardo J. Reyes (RELEASED)
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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