USS George Washington’s Hornets Support Vigilant Resolve

USS George Washington’s Hornets Support Vigilant Resolve

Story Number: NNS040412-04
Release Date: 4/12/2004 12:39:00 PM

From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs

MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- F/A-18 Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, flying from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Arabian Gulf, participated in Operation Vigilant Resolve in April.

April 8, one of the Naval Air Station Oceana-based “Wildcats” from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 conducted a 20mm strafing run against an enemy position. Another VFA-131 Hornet dropped two 500-pound GBU-12 laser-guided bombs on another enemy position in Fallujah, Iraq, April 9.

Both Hornets were recovered safely aboard the Norfolk, Va.-based carrier. An assessment of their missions is being conducted.

This was the first live ordnance dropped by CVW-7 aircraft since George Washington deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom Jan. 20. George Washington is currently the only U.S. aircraft carrier on station in the Arabian Gulf.

For related news, visit the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc.

1 posted on 04/13/2004 3:57:36 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; ...




040320-N-5319A-003 Arabian Gulf (Mar. 20, 2004) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three One (VFA-131) launches off the deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) during late afternoon flight operations. The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 1st Class Brien Aho. (RELEASED)

http://www.spear.navy.mil/gw/

2 posted on 04/13/2004 4:00:07 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl ("A small group of extremists are having a large effect on the media." - Gen. Kimmitt, Baghdad, 4/12)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

I like that picture from the carrier deck.

3 posted on 04/13/2004 4:06:04 PM PDT by 68skylark (.)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

I was thinking today how carrier aircraft might converge on destroyed vehicle scenes to bring death to the dancing "victors."

Wouldn't that be nice?

4 posted on 04/13/2004 4:07:49 PM PDT by Stagerite

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

5 posted on 04/13/2004 4:25:51 PM PDT by SAMWolf (A cat will assume the shape of the container it is packed into.)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl; All

90,000 tons of whopping ass in action. Thank you for your ping as always, I love your posts.

God Bless
Bogdan

6 posted on 04/13/2004 4:44:45 PM PDT by bogdanPolska12

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Go Navy ~ Bump!

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~~ Bush/Cheney 2004 ~~

7 posted on 04/14/2004 8:18:02 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)

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