Posted on 03/26/2003 4:29:32 AM PST by tomkow6
Buffalo Bill!
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 25, 2003) -- An AV-8B Harrier prepares to take launch from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) to support ground combat operations in southern Iraq. Tarawa is deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Thomas G. Daily.
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the "Ragin Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) rig support suspension equipment to load a 2000 lbs GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) onto the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) rig support suspension equipment to load a 2000 lbs GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) onto the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen move a 2000 lbs GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) to load onto Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) aircraft for flight operations on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Truman and CVW-3 are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christopher B. Stoltz.
The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 21, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnancemen on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) load ammunition into the 20 mm nose cannon of an F/A-18 Hornet. Truman and CVW-3 are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christopher B. Stoltz.
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Mar. 22, 2003) -- The guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) launches a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) toward Iraq during the initial stages of shock and awe. Porter is deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Christopher Senenko.
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Mar. 22, 2003) -- The guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) launches a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) toward Iraq during the initial stages of shock and awe. Porter is deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Christopher Senenko.
The Arabian Sea (Mar. 23, 2003) -- A U.S. Marine Aviator assigned to the “Condors” of Helicopter Medium Squadron Four Six Four (HMH-464) carries his flight gear to a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in preparation for on going combat re-supply missions in Southern Iraq. Kearsarge and embarked Marines are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Jeffrey Truett.
The Arabian Sea (Mar. 23, 2003) -- On the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) aircrew and flight deck personnel prepare for daily combat re-supply missions into Southern Iraq. Kearsarge and embarked Marines are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Jeffrey Truett.
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) -- Flight deck personnel assigned to the “Black Knights” of Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VF-154) prepare an F-14D Tomcat for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom.
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) -- An F/A-18C Hornet attempts an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are deployed with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom.
The Gulf Aden (Mar. 25, 2003) -- A CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to the "Chargers" Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6) deployed aboard the amphibious command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), carries supplies and stores during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP). Mount Whitney is conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the continuing war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Robert Benson.
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 22, 2003) -- Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero photographs crewmembers aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for the ship's cruise book. Kearsarge is conducting combat missions in support support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jose E. Ponce.
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