040628-N-0119G-031 Atlantic Ocean (June 28, 2004) - An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) launches back into the air after conducting a "touch and go" landing on the flight deck aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers participating 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 for
040628-N-0119G-031 Atlantic Ocean (June 28, 2004) - An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) launches back into the air after conducting a "touch and go" landing on the flight deck aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers participating 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 Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston (RELEASED) For more information go to: US Navy 040628-N-0119G-031 An F-A-18 Hornet launches back into the air after conducting a touch and go landing
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