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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 6, 2004) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment 2nd
Class Richard Keidel, assigned to Air Department's V-2 division aboard
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), gives the "hold back" signal to an
F/A-18A Hornet, assigned to the "Silver Eagles" of Strike Fighter
Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) before it launches from the flight
deck. Truman is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in the Summer
Pulse 2004 Exercise. 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 theatres with other U.S., allied, and coalition military
forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet
Readiness Plan (FRP). The Strike Group will conduct a scheduled
training exercise followed by overseas pulse operations. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Danny Ewing Jr. (RELEASED)
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