080103-N-2984R-574 PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet attached to the "Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 gets taxied onto the catapult prior to launch during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-Class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operation. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released) FA-18E VFA-106 CVN-73 AIM-9X 2008

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