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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (June 22, 2004) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) prepares to
launch 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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