030608-N-3241H-043 Philippine Sea (Jun. 8, 2003) -- USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) turns into the wind at the beginning of flight operations. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Force will remain in the Western Pacific while the forward-deployed USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) undergoes maintenance in order to maintain a responsible defensive posture in the region. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Chris M. Valdez. (RELEASED) US Navy 030608-N-3241H-043 USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) turns into the wind at the beginning of flight operations

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