041221-N-6490U-003 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2004) - Capt. Thomas Parker (right center), commanding officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), and Capt. Akira Aoki (left), commanding officer of Japan Defense Ship Shirane, participate in a traditional Japanese gift exchange. The crew of the JDS Shirane presented tow "Kadomatsu," which are traditional Japanese decorations of pine trees and bamboo, which are placed at the gates of houses and businesses during the New Year season. Helping to promote cultural relations and friendship between the United States and Japanese navies, Kitty Hawk and Shirane a
041221-N-6490U-003 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2004) - Capt. Thomas Parker (right center), commanding officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), and Capt. Akira Aoki (left), commanding officer of Japan Defense Ship Shirane, participate in a traditional Japanese gift exchange. The crew of the JDS Shirane presented tow "Kadomatsu," which are traditional Japanese decorations of pine trees and bamboo, which are placed at the gates of houses and businesses during the New Year season. Helping to promote cultural relations and friendship between the United States and Japanese navies, Kitty Hawk and Shirane are "sister ships" and participate in a variety of joint activities. Currently in port, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tommy Paul Umholtz US Navy 041221-N-6490U-003 Commanding Officer, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), Capt. Thomas Parker, right center, and Commanding Officer, Japan Defense Ship Shirane (DDH 143), Capt. Akira Aoki, left, participate in a traditional Japane
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