Caption:
Beaufort, S.C. (July 19, 2005) -- An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the
"Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82), climbs in
altitude after departing Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort,
S.C., on a routine training mission. VFA-82 recently unveiled a new
commemorative paint job which was featured on the squadron's aircraft
during their first deployment in 1968 to Southeast Asia flying the A-7
Corsair II. VFA-82 is stationed on board MCAS Beaufort, S.C., and will
be decommissioned on Sept. 30, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Perry
Soloman (RELEASED)
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