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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kaylon Boston (right) keeps a close eye over Airman Jonathan Temper's shoulder while performing training on directing an F/A-18C Hornet onto one of four steam powered catapults during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on June 8, 2005. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime security while underway in the Persian Gulf.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kaylon Boston keeps a close eye over Airman Jonathan Temper's shoulder.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kaylon Boston (right) keeps a close eye over Airman Jonathan Temper's shoulder while performing training on directing an F/A-18C Hornet onto one of four steam powered catapults during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on June 8, 2005. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime security while underway in the Persian Gulf.

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