040712-N-0684R-182 Pacific Ocean (July 12, 2004) - An Aviation Boatswain's Mate signals aircraft preparing for launch aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime exercise "Rim of the Pacific 2004" (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of partici
040712-N-0684R-182 Pacific Ocean (July 12, 2004) - An Aviation Boatswain's Mate signals aircraft preparing for launch aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime exercise "Rim of the Pacific 2004" (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ron Reeves (RELEASED) For more information go to: US Navy 040712-N-0684R-182 An Aviation Boatswain's Mate signals aircraft preparing for launch aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
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