Posted 7/19/2009
A French Dassault Rafale approaches for a touch and go on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during a coalition training exercise. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility after a regularly scheduled five month deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Maritime Security Operations. Photo by Seaman Apprentice Jon Dasbach