The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 14, 2003) -- An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113), prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Elizabeth Bartneck.
Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 13, 2003) -- An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Ragin Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) prepares to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier. Truman and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.