051116-N-3946H-063 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 16, 2005) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Patacsil of Oxnard, Calif., collects fuel samples during a replenishment at sea aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick L. Heil (RELEASED) US Navy 051116-N-3946H-063 Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Patacsil of Oxnard, Calif., collects fuel samples during a replenishment at sea

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