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Pacific Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) -- Flight deck personal aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) avoid the jet exhaust and keep a watchful eye as an F/A-18C Hornet launches from one of four steam powered catapults.  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 Airman Chris M. Valdez.  (RELEASED)
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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