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Caption:
GULF OF OMAN (Aug. 14, 2009) -- An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the
Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 launches from
the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Prowlers provide an
umbrella of protection for the strike aircraft, ground troops and ships
by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications.
Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of
responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
3rd Class Briana C. Brotzman (RELEASED)
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