980209-N-4989W-003ABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (Feb. 9, 1998) -- A US Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Two Five One (VMFA-251) launches from the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). GEORGE WASHINTON and VMFA-251 are deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch, 9 February 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73)

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