060613-M-9727T-040 Stovel, Ariz. (June 13, 2006) - Midshipmen 2nd Class Ira Thompson, a student of the Naval Academy, sends off one of the Smokey Sam rockets during Operation Desert Talon 2006. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cory A. Tepfenhart (RELEASED) US Navy 060613-M-9727T-040 Midshipmen 2nd Class Ira Thompson, a student of the Naval Academy, sends off one of the Smokey Sam rockets

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