Caption:
Persian Gulf (Mar. 31, 2005) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS
Carl Vinson (CVN 70) turns downwind in preparation for recovery of
fixed-wing aircraft during flight operations in the Persian Gulf. 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
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