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Petty Officer 3rd class Melvir Gutierrez and Airman Kim Espat conduct a 42-day inspection on an F/A-18 Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron 192 in the hangar deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on Aug. 13, 2004. A 42-day inspection is a periodic material condition inspection for various systems within the Hornet.

Petty Officer 3rd class Gutierrez and Airman Espat conduct a 42-day inspection on an F/A-18 Hornet.

Petty Officer 3rd class Melvir Gutierrez and Airman Kim Espat conduct a 42-day inspection on an F/A-18 Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron 192 in the hangar deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on Aug. 13, 2004. A 42-day inspection is a periodic material condition inspection for various systems within the Hornet.

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