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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (June 21, 2004) -- An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the
"Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) launches from
one of four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck of 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 Navy's first deployment
under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston (RELEASED)
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