Caption:
Persian Gulf (June 7, 2006) -- Lt. Matt Roberts and Aviation
Ordnanceman Senior Chief Clovis Ash observe an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned
to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86),
launching from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1)
are currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of U.S. maritime
forces in support of global war on terrorism, as well as conducting
Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Milosz Reterski (RELEASED)
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