060702-N-9864S-030 Otaru, Japan (July 02, 2006) - Lt. Chris Swanson assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning One One Five (VAW-115) poses with a young Japanese boy, whom he lent his helmet and flight gear to, on a tour of the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Tours of Kitty Hawk are conducted to raise awareness of the 7th Fleet mission and the importance of forward-deployed naval forces. While in port Sailors will have a chance to sightsee, shop, enjoy recreational activities and participate in community re
060702-N-9864S-030 Otaru, Japan (July 02, 2006) - Lt. Chris Swanson assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning One One Five (VAW-115) poses with a young Japanese boy, whom he lent his helmet and flight gear to, on a tour of the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Tours of Kitty Hawk are conducted to raise awareness of the 7th Fleet mission and the importance of forward-deployed naval forces. While in port Sailors will have a chance to sightsee, shop, enjoy recreational activities and participate in community relation projects. Currently in port, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph R. Schmitt (RELAEASED) US Navy 060702-N-9864S-030 Lt. Chris Swanson assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning One One Five (VAW-115) poses with a young Japanese boy, whom he lent his helmet and flight gear
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