011031-N-3405L-007 In the skies over Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2001) Ð Two 500 pound Laser Guided Bomb Units (GBU-12) (left) and an AIM-9 ÒSidewinderÓ short-range air-to-air missile are visible on the wing of an F/A-18 ÒHornetÓ from the "Mighty Shrikes" of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Four (VFA-94). VFA-94 is assigned to Carrier Airwing Eleven (CVW 11) aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Lt. Steve Lightstone. (RELEASED) 011031-N-3405L-007 Weapons Ready for Launch

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