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Sea of Japan (Mar. 18, 2003) -- A "Shooter" gives the signal to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).  Carl Vinson is currently on deployment in the western Pacific Ocean.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Dustin Howell.  (RELEASED)
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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Base
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