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Caption:
(Aug. 17, 2007) -- An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, tests its flare countermeasures
system prior to heading into Iraq on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission
in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is part of
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard nuclear-powered aircraft
carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on
a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and
the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED)
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