071007-N-6346S-643 IRAQ (Oct. 7, 2007) - An F/A-18C, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, tests its flare countermeasures system prior to heading into Iraq on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a deployment in support of maritime operations and the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by Lt. Peter Scheu (RELEASED) US Navy 071007-N-6346S-643 An F-A
071007-N-6346S-643 IRAQ (Oct. 7, 2007) - An F/A-18C, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, tests its flare countermeasures system prior to heading into Iraq on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a deployment in support of maritime operations and the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by Lt. Peter Scheu (RELEASED) US Navy 071007-N-6346S-643 An F-A-18C, assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, tests its flare countermeasures system prior to heading into Iraq on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission
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