020429-N-6653S-001 At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Apr. 29, 2002 -- Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18 ÒHornetÓ assigned to the ÒRampagersÓ of Fighter Attack Squadron Eight One (VFA-81). Washington is homeported in Norfolk, VA, and is conducting integrated training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Sheryl Smith. (RELEASED) US Navy 020429-N-6653S-001 F-A-18 ready to launch from CVN 73

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