Operation Majestic Eagle 2004

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The Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F495) (ex-USS John A. Moore (FFG-19)), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) steam through the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrated the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO-led exercise included the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. HST's participation in Majestic Eagle was part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), 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. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston (# 040712-N-0119G-087)

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The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) (foreground), the Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F495) (ex-USS John A. Moore (FFG-19), left), and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) (background) steam together through the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Josh Kinter (# 040712-N-7748K-002).

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The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) operate near each other in the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Josh Kinter (# 040712-N-7748K-020).

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Atlantic Ocean, July 18, 2004 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) steams through the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrated the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the U.S.-led exercise included the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (#040718-N-4308O-072).

July 12, 2004 USS Albuquerque SSN-706 off the coast of Morocco as part of Operation Majestic Eagle 2004.

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North Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) - Carrier Air Wing maintenance personnel complete pre-flight maintenance on and EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) before it joins an air power demonstration in support of Operation Majestic Eagle. The ship is an integral part of Majestic Eagle, the multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups.

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040712-N-0119G-044 Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) -- The Moroccan frigate RMNS Lieutenant Colonel Errhamani (F 501) steams through the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004. Majestic Eagle is a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston (RELEASED) For

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Onboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Fixed Wing Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) the "Gunslingers" makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). TRUMAN is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. (U.S. Navy Photo by PHAN Ryan O'Connor.)

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Onboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
Aviation Boatswains Mate's Eguipmentmen signal that an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Fixed Wing Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) the "Gunslingers" is ready to be to launched off the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). TRUMAN is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. (U.S. Navy Photo by PHAN Ryan O'Connor.)

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Atlantic Ocean (July 14, 2004)-- Catapult Officer Lieutenant Pamela Nickrand, of Jacksonville, Fla.,gives the signal to launch an F/A-18 Hornet attached to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) from a steam catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean participating in Medshark/Majestic Eagle 04. Medshark/Majestic Eagle 04 is a multinational exercise off the coast of Morocco with approximately 20,000 personnel operating aboard more than 20 ships, submarines, and numerous aircraft to show the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the many naval, air, undersea, and surface warfare groups. The U.S. led exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the ten nations participating: the United States, Morocco, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. 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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040724-N-2510L-015 NAS Oceana (July 24, 2004) - LT Shane Groover embraces his girlfriend Rosie Rosich. LT Groover is attached to Fighter Squadron Three Two (Swordsmen). Fighter Squadron Three Two (Swordsmen) return to NAS Oceana as part of the USS Harry S. Truman battle group in support of Majestic Eagle.

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Onboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
A flight deck director signals to an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Fixed Wing Fighter Attack Squadron Three Seven (VFA-37) the "Raging Bulls" as it prepares to take off from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). TRUMAN is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. (U.S. Navy Photo by PHAN Craig R. Spiering.)

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On board USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75).
An F-14B Tomcat assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two (VF-32) (Swordsmen) approaches one of four steam powered cataplults in preparation for launch from the flight deck. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exersice of the coast of Morocco. (US Navy photo by: Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan T.O'Connor Released by HST Public Affairs.)

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Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) -- The guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) steams through the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004. Majestic Eagle is a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston (RELEASED) For more information go to: http://www.cffc.navy.mil/summerpulse04.htm

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Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) - An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HS-11) shoots flares at an air power demonstration during Operation Majestic Eagle aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Majestic Eagle is a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class William Howell (RELEASED) For more information go to: http://www.cffc.navy.mil/summerpulse04.htm (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy) (Photo seen on http://www.visualintel.net)

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On board USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75).
The last jet, an F-18 Hornet from Fixed Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), is catapulted off the flight deck of the Truman after being at sea for over two months. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) has completed Operation Majestic Eagle, a multinational exersice of the coast of Morroco. (US Navy photo by: Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Jay C. Pugh Released by HST Public Affairs.)

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Atlantic Ocean (July 13 , 2004)-- An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "SideWinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) launches off of the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during Medshark/Majestic Eagle 04. Medshark/Majestic Eagle 04 is a multinational exercise off the coast of Morocco with approximately 20,000 personnel operating aboard more than 20 ships, submarines, and numerous aircraft to show the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the many naval, air, undersea, and surface warfare groups. The U.S. led exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the ten nations participating: the United States, Morocco, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Official US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jhi L. Scott. Image released by LT K.R. Stephens, PAO CVN 65.

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Atlantic Ocean (July 10, 2004) - Above the clouds over the Atlantic Ocean an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) flies in formation with two Italian AV-8B Harrier II+ assigned to the Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppi Garabaldi (C 551) after conducting Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT). The aircraft are part of Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the U.S.-led exercise include the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Truman's participation in Majestic Eagle is part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Perry Soloman (RELEASED) For more information go to: http://www.cffc.navy.mil/summerpulse04.htm

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Onboard Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)
Lieutenant Junior Grade Travis Powell, a pilot from Fighter Sqadron THREE TWO (VF-32) Swordsmen suits up for his flight in their paraloft. Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. (U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Secaond Class Andrea Decanini.) (RELEASED)

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On board USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75).
An F-14B Tomcat assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two (VF-32) (Swordsmen) Prepares to land on the flight deck of Truman . USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exersice of the coast of Morocco. (US Navy photo by: Photographer's Mate Third Class Mark Gleason Released by HST Public Affairs.)

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Onboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
Two F-14 Tomcats assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two (VF-32) are lowered form the flight deck via elevator three on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). TRUMAN is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. (U.S. Navy Photo by PHAN Ryan O'Connor.)

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Atlantic Ocean (July 15, 2005) – Air Department personnel watch as final checkers, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), inspect their F-14B Tomcat as it lines up along a steam-powered waist catapult prior to launching from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during cyclic flight operations. Truman is currently conducting carrier qualifications and operations off the East Coast and is also participating in a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) with USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). JTFEX is a key component in the training cycle of an aircraft carrier and carrier air wing in the U.S. Navy Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)

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On board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
Plane captains assigned to Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32) wash an F-14B Tomcat from VF-32 on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is currently participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. (U.S. Navy Photo by PHAN Craig R. Spiering.)

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Operation Majestic Eagle '04

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Ten allied countries will participate in a multinational exercise off the coast of Morocco to shw the combined force capabilities and qick response times of the participationg naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups from July 11-16, 2004. The U.S.-led exercise aims to enhance interoperability between all ten nations' complex naval and air operations while fostering stronger military-to-military relationships for the future. Vice Adm. Harry Ulrich, Commander, us.S. Sixth Fleet and Striking and Support forces NATO, will command all military forces n the exercise. U.S. Navy photo illustration (RELEASED)