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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 16, 2003) -- Bow catapult safety observer Aviation
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Harrison Brooks, from Virginia Beach, Va.,
gives the thumbs up, indicating that the F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the
"Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three One (VFA 131) is ready
to be launched off the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN
73). The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is
conducting Composite Training Unit Exercises (COMPTUEX) in preparation
for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate Airman Jessica Davis. (RELEASED)
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