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Caption:
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 20, 2003) -- Two F/A-18 Hornets, one assigned to
the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137)
(lower-right) and the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter
Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323), prepare to launch from the flight
deck on board the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64).
Constellation and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are deployed conducting
combat missions in support of Operation Iraq Freedom. Both
aircraft are carrying BDU-5 bombs under the wing, designed to explode
and disburse informational leaflets to the Iraqi people and military
forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Charles
E. Alvarado. (RELEASED)
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