030319-N-4142G-014 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Josh Dowdy, Rogelio Rosales, and Quienten Jacobsen assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided "smart" munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. It is launched from any fighter or fighter-attack aircraft in the Navy's inv
030319-N-4142G-014 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 19, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Josh Dowdy, Rogelio Rosales, and Quienten Jacobsen assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks aboard USS Constellation (CV 64). JDAM's are guidance kits that convert existing unguided bombs into precision-guided "smart" munitions. The tail section contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a global positioning system (GPS). JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided bombs in any weather condition. It is launched from any fighter or fighter-attack aircraft in the Navy's inventory. The Constellation is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Second Class Felix Garza Jr. (RELEASED) US Navy 030319-N-4142G-014 Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Josh Dowdy, Rogelio Rosales, and Quienten Jacobsen assemble Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs in the forward mess decks aboard USS Constellation (CV 64)
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