110509-N-0569K-021 ARABIAN SEA (May 9, 2011) Lt. Mark D. Kurtz, an aircraft shooter, takes cover from jet blast as he launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released) US Navy 110509-N-0569K-021 Lt. Mark D. Kurtz, an aircraft shooter, takes cover from j

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110509-N-0569K-021 ARABIAN SEA (May 9, 2011) Lt. Mark D. Kurtz, an aircraft shooter, takes cover from jet blast as he launches an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released) US Navy 110509-N-0569K-021 Lt. Mark D. Kurtz, an aircraft shooter, takes cover from jet blast as he launches an F-A-18F Super Hornet

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