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Atlantic Ocean (June 18, 2004) -- Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman (AMAN) Felix Gonzalez, of Fresno, Ca., and AMAN Jonathan Leonard, of Lexington, N.C., wash an F/A-18 Hornet, assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86), on theflight deck of USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is currently underway in support of Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSG's), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Readiness Plan (FRP). The strike group will conduct a scheduled training exercise followed by overseas pulse operations. Official US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Milosz Reterski. Image released by LT K.R. Stephens, PAO CVN 65.

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Atlantic Ocean (June 18, 2004) -- Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman (AMAN) Felix Gonzalez, of Fresno, Ca., and AMAN Jonathan Leonard, of Lexington, N.C., wash an F/A-18 Hornet, assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86), on theflight deck of USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is currently underway in support of Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSG's), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Readiness Plan (FRP). The strike group will conduct a scheduled training exercise followed by overseas pulse operations. Official US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Milosz Reterski. Image released by LT K.R. Stephens, PAO CVN 65.