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At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Aug. 21, 2002 -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the ship's flight deck.  The Washington Battle Group is on a six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class David 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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