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Caption:
Arabian Gulf (Sept. 4, 2004) -- Lt. Cmdr. Robert Lacy, of Richmond,
Va., signals the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) 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 Photographers Mate
Airman Tommy Gilligan (RELEASED)
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