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At sea aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) Nov. 29, 2002 -- Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Chris Rangel and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jeremy Roth of the “Fighting Vigilantes” assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) pull a skid of Advanced Medium-Range Air to Air Amraam (AIM-120) missiles to an F/A-18 “Hornet” to upload. VFA-151 and Constellation are currently on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Felix Garza Jr.

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Aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Nov. 30, 2002 -- Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton, head Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, receives honors during a visit to Truman. Skelton visited the ship for a pre-deployment brief. Truman is preparing for a regularly scheduled six-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Apprentice Carl Gibson.

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 U.S. Navy
At sea aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) Nov. 29, 2002 -

This is why I sleep well at night, our Troops are out there doing their job protecting the free world!