Aircraft carriers deployed to Iraq pack massive punch

Sunday, March 16, 2003

ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT -- The U.S. Navy battle groups now in position to strike at Iraq bristle with fighting power: long-range missiles, jets and a menacing array of cannons, Gatling guns and attack helicopters.

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