041128-N-5345W-016 Persian Gulf (Nov. 28, 2004) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class William Miller, assigned to the ÒGunslingersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), arms a AGM-65 Maverick laser-guided missile loaded on an F/A-18 Hornet prior to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The AGM-65 Maverick is an air-to-surface tactical missile designed for close air support, interdiction and defense suppression. It is effective against a wide range of tactical targets, including armor, air defenses, ships, ground transportation
041128-N-5345W-016 Persian Gulf (Nov. 28, 2004) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class William Miller, assigned to the ÒGunslingersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), arms a AGM-65 Maverick laser-guided missile loaded on an F/A-18 Hornet prior to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The AGM-65 Maverick is an air-to-surface tactical missile designed for close air support, interdiction and defense suppression. It is effective against a wide range of tactical targets, including armor, air defenses, ships, ground transportation and fuel storage facilities. 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 PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED) US Navy 041128-N-5345W-016 Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class William Miller arms a AGM-65 Maverick laser-guided missile
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