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PERSIAN GULF (Aug. 17, 2007) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 and an S-3B Viking, attached to the "Maulers" of Sea Control Squadron Three Two (VS-32) prepare for catapult assisted launches from the waist of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are currently underway on a scheduled six-month deployment. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Morris (RELEASED)