040618-N-9742R-047 Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 18, 2004) - Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Felix Gonzalez, from Fresno, Calif., and Jonathan Leonard, from Lexington, , wash an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is currently underway in support of Summer Pulse 2004 Exercise. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five th


040618-N-9742R-047 Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 18, 2004) - Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Felix Gonzalez, from Fresno, Calif., and Jonathan Leonard, from Lexington, , wash an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is currently underway in support of Summer Pulse 2004 Exercise. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other , allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Milosz Reterski (RELEASED) US Navy 040618-N-9742R-047 Aviation Structural Mechanic Airmen Felix Gonzalez, from Fresno, Calif., and Jonathan Leonard, from Lexington, , wash an F-A-18 Hornet


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