Caption:
Persian Gulf (Apr. 18, 2005) -- An S-3B Viking, assigned to the
"Screwbirds" of Sea Control Squadron Three Three (VS-33), launches from
the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl
Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is conducting
operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime
security operations in the Persian Gulf. Carl Vinson will end its
deployment with a homeport shift to Norfolk, Va., and will conduct a
three-year refuel and complex overhaul. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Dusty Howell (RELEASED)
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