050121-N-4308O-098 Persian Gulf (Jan. 21, 2005) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒBullsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) launches off the number four steam-powered catapult as an F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32) launches off the number two catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Iraq. The Truman Strike Group is on regularly sch


050121-N-4308O-098 Persian Gulf (Jan. 21, 2005) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒBullsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) launches off the number four steam-powered catapult as an F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32) launches off the number two catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Iraq. The Truman Strike Group is on regularly scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (RELLEASED) US Navy 050121-N-4308O-098 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) launches


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