040622-N-0119G-037 Atlantic Ocean (June 22, 2004) - F/A-18 Hornet pilot Lt. Kevin Sproge, from Medford, , executes pre-flight checks on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒMaraudersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other , allied,


040622-N-0119G-037 Atlantic Ocean (June 22, 2004) - F/A-18 Hornet pilot Lt. Kevin Sproge, from Medford, , executes pre-flight checks on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒMaraudersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82) on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other , allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the NavyÕs first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Rob Gaston (RELEASED) For more information go to: US Navy 040622-N-0119G-037 F-A-18 Hornet pilot Lt. Kevin Sproge, from Medford, , executes pre-flight checks on an F-A-18C Hornet


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