041210-N-4308O-206 Persian Gulf (Dec. 10, 2004) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Luis Martinez gives a thumbs up, signifying the number one steam-powered catapult is clear as the shuttle is brought into position for an F-18C Hornet assigned to "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) embarked aboard Truman are providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in ongoing operation
041210-N-4308O-206 Persian Gulf (Dec. 10, 2004) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Luis Martinez gives a thumbs up, signifying the number one steam-powered catapult is clear as the shuttle is brought into position for an F-18C Hornet assigned to "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) embarked aboard Truman are providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in ongoing operations over Iraq. Truman's Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10) and embarked CVW-3 are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (RELEASED) US Navy 041210-N-4308O-206 Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Luis Martinez gives a thumbs up, signifying the number one steam-powered catapult is clear as the shuttle is brought into position for an F-18C Hornet
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