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At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Feb. 14, 2003 -- Two F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192) sit prepared for a quick launch if necessary.  Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) were ordered to the Central Command Area of Responsibility to join coalition forces in that area.  Kitty Hawk is the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom.  (RELEASED)
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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