040609-N-9742R-041
Atlantic Ocean (June 9, 2004) – An F/A-18 Hornet, assigned to the Ã?MaraudersÃ? from Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Two (VFA-82), piloted by Lt. Cmdr. James Montgomery, of Yukon, Okla., reaches the sound barrier during a supersonic flyby over USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircraft carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft 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. Summer Pulse is the NavyÃ?s first deployment under its new Fleet Readiness Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by PhotographerÃ?s Mate Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Milosz Reterski (RELEASED) For more information go to: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040602-0856.html