Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 25, 2004) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94) flies
past the island of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after receiving a "wave
off" just prior to landing. The Bremerton, Wash.-based aircraft carrier
is underway for her first time since completing a successful Board of
Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspection. Vinson and embarked Fleet
Reserve Squadrons (FRS) are conducting training and carrier
qualifications off the Southern California coast. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez. (RELEASED)
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