Caption:
Al Asad, Iraq (Nov. 24, 2005) -- U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate
Airman Levi Fackler, communicates through hand signals with the pilot
of an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the ÒValionsÓ of Strike
Fighter Squadron Fifteen (VFA-15), during a preflight inspection in Al
Asad, Iraq. A detachment of Sailors and aircraft from VFA-15 recently
came ashore to Al Asad to conduct flight operations during the
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore RooseveltÕs port call
in Dubai, United Arab Emigrates. VFA-15 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing
Eight (CVW-8), currently embarked aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN
71). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micah Snead (RELEASED)
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