Caption:
Red Sea (Feb. 2, 2004) Ð Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Mathew
D. Shelton from Cincinnati, Ohio, runs to the safe line after
connecting an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Checkerboards" of Marine
Fighter Attack Squadron Three One Two (VFMA-312) to one of four
steam-powered catapults, moments before launch aboard USS Enterprise
(CVN 65). Enterprise is currently underway on a scheduled deployment
conducting missions in support of the war on terrorism. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Justin McGarry. (RELEASED)
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