040810-N-4565G-001 Arabian Gulf (Aug. 10, 2004) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Schad E. Gates from Parkerburg, W. Va., paints the wing of a F/A-18B Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) while completing a comprehensive inspection and maintenance cycle aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Kennedy and Carrier Airwing One Seven (CVW-17) are on deployment conducting missions in support of the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Tommy Gilligan (RELEASED) US Navy 040810-N-4565G-001 Aviation Structural Mechanic 2

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040810-N-4565G-001 Arabian Gulf (Aug. 10, 2004) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Schad E. Gates from Parkerburg, W. Va., paints the wing of a F/A-18B Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) while completing a comprehensive inspection and maintenance cycle aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Kennedy and Carrier Airwing One Seven (CVW-17) are on deployment conducting missions in support of the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Tommy Gilligan (RELEASED) US Navy 040810-N-4565G-001 Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Schad E. Gates paints the wing of a F-A-18B Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81)

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