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Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 7, 2004) -- An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Marauders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to 380th Aerial Refueling Wing.  Visible under the HornetÕs starboard wing pylon is a laser-guided bomb. VFA-82 is deployed with Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Carrier Strike Group (CSG), conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the continued war on terrorism.  U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Perry Solomon.  (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
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Photographer
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Caption Writer
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Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Air Force
Primary Equipment
KC-135
Other Visible Equipment
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Plane Number
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Base
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Tail Code
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Squadron
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