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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 20, 2004) - An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the
"Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) moves into
position over one of four steam-powered catapults aboard the aircraft
carrier 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 NavyÕs first
deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Justin McGarry (RELEASED)
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