Caption:
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2009) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the
Diamondbacks, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches off the flight
deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George
Washington is participating in Talisman Saber 09, a biennial, combined
exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and
conducting combined operations, which will improve interoperability
between Australian and U.S. forces while promoting security and
stability in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 1St Class John M. Hageman (RELEASED)
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