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Caption:
Arabian Gulf (June 10, 2006) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86),
launches from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing
One (CVW-1) are currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of
U.S. maritime forces in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and
Enduring Freedom, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations
(MSO) in the region. MSO helps set the conditions for security and
stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the
counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny
international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for
attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. U.S. Navy
photo by Photorapher's Mate Airman Rob Gaston. Image released by LCDR
Dave Nunnally, PAO CVN 65.
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