041116-N-4953E-046 Persian Gulf (Nov. 16, 2004) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Maurice Gentry, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Terry Arndt Jr., both assigned to the "Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37), lower an inert GBU-38 satellite-guided bomb from an F/A-18C Hornet aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The GBU-38 is a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that uses a standard Mk-82 bomb, and was developed for precision bombing in urban warfare. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided bombs into precision
041116-N-4953E-046 Persian Gulf (Nov. 16, 2004) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Maurice Gentry, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Terry Arndt Jr., both assigned to the "Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37), lower an inert GBU-38 satellite-guided bomb from an F/A-18C Hornet aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The GBU-38 is a 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that uses a standard Mk-82 bomb, and was developed for precision bombing in urban warfare. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts 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. Truman's Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10) and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are currently on a scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Danny Ewing Jr. (RELEASED) US Navy 041116-N-4953E-046 Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Maurice Gentry, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Terry Arndt Jr. lower an inert GBU-38 satellite-guided bomb from an F-A-18C Hornet aboard USS Harry S. Truman (C
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