Caption:
Mediterranean Sea (June 29, 2004) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
2nd Class Bryan Branco stands a force protection watch from an SH-60
Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter
Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7), embarked aboard USS Harry S.
Truman as it transits the Strait of Gibraltar. Truman 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 Apprentice Jay C. Pugh (RELEASED)
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