040601-N-3992H-031 Arabian Gulf (Jun. 1, 2004) - Air Department crew members position an S-3B Viking assigned to the "Topcats" of Sea Control Squadron Three One (VS-31) for launch off one of four steam powered catapults aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Norfolk, Va. based nuclear powered aircraft carrier and Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Lori Howard (RELEASED) US Navy 040601-N-3992H-031 Air Department crew members position an S-3B Viking assigned to the

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