021219-N-0000T-002 Virginia Beach, Va. (Dec. 19, 2002 -- F/A-18 ÒHornetsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) and Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) approach the Virginia Beach Ocean Front as they return to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana after a long six month deployment aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Lt. R. Taylor. (RELEASED) US Navy 021219-N-0000T-002 VFA-81 and CVW-17 approach the Virginia Beach Ocean Front as they return to Naval Air Station Oceana

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