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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (June 22, 2004) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) prepares to
launch from one of four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck of
the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). 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 3rd class Steven A. Ortiz
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