Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) - A group of distinguished visitors
observe an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike
Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) being prepared for launch
aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Bremerton, Wash. based
nuclear powered aircraft carrier and her crew are currently underway
for the first time since returning from an eight and a half month
Western Pacific deployment. Vinson is conducting training with
Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and units of the Carl Vinson Strike
Group. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Dustin
Howell. (RELEASED)
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