Pacific Ocean (Dec. 7, 2005) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Diamondbacks” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102), launches from the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The F/A-18F provides the carrier strike group with a strike fighter that has increased range, endurance and ordnance carrying capabilities. Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)
Saqlowyah, Iraq (Dec. 6, 2005) - Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jesse Munsey, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, Gulf Company, observes the road up ahead as his squad halts after finding a improvised explosive device. The 2nd Marine Division is deployed is conducting counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support the continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections and to facilitate the creation of a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark E. Morrow (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 6, 2005) – An Aviation Boatswain’s Mate shows a weight board to the pilot of an AV-8 Harrier prior to launch from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is underway conducting routine operations. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Christian Knoell (RELEASED)