051206-N-3488C-021 South China Sea (Dec. 6, 2005) - Fire Controlmen stabilize a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow missile container as it is lifted to the flight deck aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a medium-range, rapid-reaction, missile weapon system that provides the capability of destroying hostile aircraft, anti-ship missiles and surface missile platforms. Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Jonathan C

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051206-N-3488C-021 South China Sea (Dec. 6, 2005) - Fire Controlmen stabilize a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow missile container as it is lifted to the flight deck aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a medium-range, rapid-reaction, missile weapon system that provides the capability of destroying hostile aircraft, anti-ship missiles and surface missile platforms. Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED) US Navy 051206-N-3488C-021 Fire Controlmen stabilize a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow missile container as it is lifted to the flight deck aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

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