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Caption:
Arabian Gulf (Sept. 4, 2004) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81), right,
launches off the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F
Kennedy (CV 67) during flight operations in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom (OIF). The F/A-18C Hornet is an all-weather attack aircraft
that can also be used as a fighter. In its attack mode, it is used for
force projection, interdiction and close-air support. Kennedy and
embarked Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) are operating in the 5th
fleet area of responsibility (AOR) in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom (OIF). Units in the Kennedy Carrier Strike Group are
working closely with Multi-National Corps-Iraq and Iraqi forces to
bring stability to the sovereign government of Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Anthony Riddle (RELEASED)
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