080614-N-3946H-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2008) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Andrew Brooks, of Montclair, Calif., cuts a pipe in the pipe fitter shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is returning to the United States for decommissioning after 47 years of service, 10 of which have been in Japan and will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) this summer. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Heil (Released) US Navy 080614-N-3946H-012 Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Andrew Brooks, of Montclair, Cal

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080614-N-3946H-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 14, 2008) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Andrew Brooks, of Montclair, Calif., cuts a pipe in the pipe fitter shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is returning to the United States for decommissioning after 47 years of service, 10 of which have been in Japan and will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) this summer. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Heil (Released) US Navy 080614-N-3946H-012 Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Andrew Brooks, of Montclair, Calif., cuts a pipe in the pipe fitter shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

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