THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS Harry S. Truman; Mar. 2, 2008

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 29, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jamal Lonesome loads a practice round into a grenade launcher during a training exercise on the fantail aboard 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 Seaman Kevin T. Murray Jr. (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2008) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Ronald L. Mccalicher, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobil Unit 6, is hoisted from the water by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Brenton Graham, assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron (HS) 7, after placing an explosive charge on a simulated mine during a training exercise. HS-7 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and is 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. 22, 2007) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Ragin Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 is taxied to a catapult prior to launching off 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 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. 28, 2008) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jamie Snyder checks an officers order ticket as she prepares grilled chicken in the wardroom's galley 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 (Feb. 25, 2008) Machinist Mate 3rd Class Stephanie Checa, left, and Machinist Mate 1st Class Robert Walton, help Machinist Mate 3rd Class Leslie Grant into her firefighting gear during the damage control portion of the shipboard indoctrination course aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The course familiarizes newly arrived Truman Sailors on basic shipboard qualifications, command structure and orientation. 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 Patrick Grieco (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 14, 2008) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Patrick Forester, assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron (HS) 7, plays a pivotal role in the aircraft maintenance effort, keeping aircraft mission ready day in and day out by performing minor inspections and repairs with one goal, mission readiness. 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 (Feb. 22, 2007) Landing signal officers (LSO) go through the final approach procedures prior to recovering an aircraft during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). LSO are naval aviators tasked with the rigorous job of safely recovering fixed wing aircraft onto the carrier flight deck. 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) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Mervin Pile, left, observes Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Efrain Rodriguez-Lopez as he loads a practice round into the chamber of a grenade launcher during a training exercise on the fantail aboard 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 Seaman Kevin T. Murray Jr. (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2008) Hull Technician Fireman Emilee Nichols, right, Machinist Mate Fireman Apprentice April Davenport and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Jordan Crump unload and sort laundry in the crew laundry facility aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Nichols, Davenport and Crump, all temporarily assigned to the supply department, work daily to ensure clean clothing is available for the nearly 5,000 Sailors deployed aboard Truman. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are 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 Patrick Grieco (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 14, 2008) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Joy, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), jumps up for a slam dunk during a basketball game in the hangar bay. 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 Patrick Grieco (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 22, 2008) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Juan Beltrae carefully trims a Sailor's hair in the barbershop aboard 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 Seaman Apprentice Matthew A. Lawson (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 23, 2008) Postal Clerk 3rd Class Lynn Lusk, left, assists Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jeff Scheurmann with mailing a package in the post office aboard 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 Seaman Kevin T. Murray Jr. (Released)

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