Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (June 26,2004) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105)
prepares to launch aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is one
of seven aircraft carriers participating in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer
Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft strike
groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide
credible combat 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 Craig R. Spiering (RELEASED)
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