Caption:
Arabian Gulf (Jan. 22, 2004) -- Cdr. Thomas Halley, Commanding Officer
for the "Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82),
pilots the squadrons "show bird" F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter sporting
a brand new paint scheme. The aircraft has its tailhook down in
preparation for an arrested landing aboard USS Enterprise (CVN
65). VFA- 82 is currently deployed with Carrier Air Wing One
(CVW-1) aboard Enterprise conducting missions in support of Operations
Iraqi Freedom and the continued war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo
by Lt. Cmdr. Peter R. Catalano. (RELEASED)
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