THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Harry S. Truman; March 6, 2008

PERSIAN GULF (March 5, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 prepares to catapult off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 5, 2008) Personnel in flight deck control aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) monitor the movement and maintenance of all aircraft on the flight deck during flight operations. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 5, 2008) Lt. j.g. Curtis Reiss, left, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Duffy and Lt. Cheryl Zeiss, all assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, gather radar analysis data inside the fuselage of an E-2C Hawkeye during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Using sophisticated radar monitoring systems, crewmembers are able to expand the range carriers are able monitor contacts during flight operations. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 2, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Harry Beck, a yellow shirt, is responsible for the safe handling of aircraft on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 5, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Daniel August, a "shooter" aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), makes an initial inspection of one of the catapults before flight operations. The term "shooter" refers to naval officers assigned to the carrier who ensure the safe launch of aircraft from the flight deck. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 5, 2008) Sailors assigned to the Crash and Salvage division aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), wait on the flight deck as first responders to all aircraft related mishaps during flight operations . Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 4, 2008) Airman Aaron Baber, a plane captain assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, gives the thumbs-up, signaling the aircraft is ready to be taxied onto the catapult during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 5, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) Airman Waldemar Martinez, assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, cleans the canopy of an F/A-18 Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 5, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Peter Waneck prepares to raise two F/A-18 Hornets to the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (March 2, 2008) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 29, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are under way on deployment supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 29, 2008) An E2-C Hawkeye assigned to "The Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are under way on deployment supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 29, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on deployment supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 29, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are under way on deployment supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)