Caption:
Arabian Gulf (Jan. 5, 2004) -- An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the
"Checkerboards" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Three One Two
(VMFA-312) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the
flight deck aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Carrier Air Wing One
(CVW-1) and the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are deployed
conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the
continued war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate Airman Lucious Alexander. (RELEASED)
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