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At sea aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Feb. 8, 2003 -- Lt. Cdr. Thomas Baldwin, a flight deck "Shooter," signals the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Two (VFA-22).  Shooters are primarily responsible for the safe and proper launching of aircraft during flight operations.  Carl Vinson is operating in the Pacific Ocean in preparation for their next scheduled deployment.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Inez Lawson.  (RELEASED)
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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