021219-N-7537B-003 Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. (Dec. 19, 2002) -- Awaiting the arrival of Lt. Cmdr. John DeLaere assigned to the ÒSunlinersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) is his wife and sons. Lt. Cmdr. DeLaere is just returning home after a long six-month deployment aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73) after conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Gina Burton. (RELEASED) US Navy 021219-N-7537B-003 Awaiting the arrival of Lt. Cmdr. John DeLaere

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