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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 16, 2004) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105)
conducts aerial refueling during flight operations from the
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
Truman 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 Response Plan (FRP). The
Truman CSG is conducting a scheduled training exercise followed by
overseas pulse operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jon Taylor
(RELEASED)
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