Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (June 9, 2004) - An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the
"Sidewinders" from Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86), piloted
by Lt. Cmdr. Dan "Niles" Heidt, of Fayetteville, Ga., catches the
arresting wire aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of
seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse
2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike
groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide
credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other
U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's
first deployment under its new Fleet Readiness Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Milosz
Reterski (RELEASED)
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