Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (June 28, 2004) -- An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the
"Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) launches
back into the air after conducting a "touch and go" landing on the
flight deck aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven
aircraft carriers participating 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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