[laurenmarlowe]

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 17, 2005) - Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Derrick Moneymaker repairs a missile interface system on the wing of a F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), in the hangar bay of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently underway conducting operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

Persian Gulf (Nov. 14, 2005) - Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Brandon Schurr of Shoreline, Wash., connects radio frequency lines to a Universal Exciter Upgrade for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Division (AIMD) shop aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway in the Persian Gulf supporting Operation Steel Curtain, a joint U.S.-Iraqi military offensive aimed at preventing cells of Al Qaeda from entering Iraq through the Syrian border. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Derek Allen (RELEASED)

Norfolk, Va. (Nov. 7, 2005) - Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) leaves her homeport in Norfolk, Va., at the start of her deployment in support of the Global War on Terror. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Amanda Clayton (RELEASED)

[luvie]

Georgous pictures, Lauren! Thanks for your love for our troops! (((hugs)))

[GodBlessUSA]

Excellent post Lauren:)
Thanks!
HUGS!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, lauren, for the great pics of our troops doing what they do. I'm sure Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Derrick Moneymaker hasn't had any issues with his name throughout his like.

[AZamericonnie]

{{{[Lauren}}}} Fabulous pics of our finest! I am particularly fond of this one!

[TASMANIANRED]

Great pics...