040720-N-6278K-048 Mediterranean Sea (July 20, 2004) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Aaron Bonner, of Denver, Colo., monitors the flight progress of an SH-60 ÒSeahawkÓ assigned to the ÒNightdippersÓ of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) as USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. The Norfolk, Va., based aircraft carrier is returning from a scheduled deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the
040720-N-6278K-048 Mediterranean Sea (July 20, 2004) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Aaron Bonner, of Denver, Colo., monitors the flight progress of an SH-60 ÒSeahawkÓ assigned to the ÒNightdippersÓ of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) as USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. The Norfolk, Va., based aircraft carrier is returning from a scheduled deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat capability across the globe, in five theaters with other , allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the NavyÕs first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Joan Kretschmer (RELEASED) For more information go to: US Navy 040720-N-6278K-048 Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Aaron Bonner, of Denver, Colo., monitors the flight progress of an SH-60 %%5Eldquo,Seahawk%%5Erdquo, assigned to the %%5Eldquo,Nightdippers%%5Erdquo, of Helico 0164
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