021016-N-0283O-005 At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Oct. 16, 2002 -- MachinistÕs Mate Fireman Michael Barton from Ashdown, Ark., examines a sample of Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM) and reports his findings to the carrierÕs Oil Lab during a replenishment at sea (RAS) evolution. Fuel samples are collected as the fuel comes aboard to ensure it is free of waste and foreign materials that could cause problems for the shipÕs fuel system. Kitty Hawk's current mission is to provide a forward presence in the Asia/Pacific region, conduct training and exercises with regional allies, and, as AmericaÕs Ò9-
021016-N-0283O-005 At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Oct. 16, 2002 -- MachinistÕs Mate Fireman Michael Barton from Ashdown, Ark., examines a sample of Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM) and reports his findings to the carrierÕs Oil Lab during a replenishment at sea (RAS) evolution. Fuel samples are collected as the fuel comes aboard to ensure it is free of waste and foreign materials that could cause problems for the shipÕs fuel system. Kitty Hawk's current mission is to provide a forward presence in the Asia/Pacific region, conduct training and exercises with regional allies, and, as AmericaÕs Ò9-11Ó Battle Group, remain available to respond to emergent national taskings when and where needed. Kitty Hawk is the worldÕs only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. Navy Photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Recruit Sean M. OÕLeary. (RELEASED) US Navy 021016-N-0283O-005 Machinist%%5Ersquo,s Mate examines a sample of Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM)
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