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061024-N-9742R-028 Gulf of Oman (Oct. 24, 2006) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) executes a high-speed pass by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during a practice for an upcoming air demonstration. Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are currently on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations and the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Milosz Reterski (RELEASED)


061023-N-2636M-012 Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 23, 2006) - AV-8B Harriers line the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the ship sails in the Atlantic Ocean during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for the ship's upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kleynia R. McKnight (RELEASED)


061025-N-5060B-106 Jacksonville, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2006) - An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the U.S. Navy Demonstration Squadron "Blue Angels", performs a vertical take off during a media ride with local VIP guests prior to the 2006 NAS Jax Air Show. The theme for the air show recognizes the birth of the Blue Angels at NAS Jax 60 years ago. The installation will honor the squadron during a three-day event. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Brown (RELEASED)


061019-N-4821D-697 Yorktown, Va. (Oct. 19, 2006) - Attendees of the Yorktown Victory Celebration are allowed to board historical replicas of 18th century naval ships during the 225th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Delano (RELEASED)

9 posted on 10/27/2006 8:16:51 AM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("A litany of complaints is not a plan." - GW Bush, referring to DNC's lack of a platform on ANYTHING)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Beautiful pictures...WOW--that third one!


12 posted on 10/27/2006 8:19:39 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
Fantastic Post EMB!
Thank You for your Posts of our Brave Heroes! :)
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14 posted on 10/27/2006 8:22:37 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

These are some of the most beautiful yet!


81 posted on 10/27/2006 8:34:11 PM PDT by Billie
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