061113-N-8591H-167 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 13, 2006) - Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Marshall Townsend ensures an F/A-18C Hornet is cleared for launch from the flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group along with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is currently participating in exercise ANNUALEX. The exercise is designed to improve both forces' capabilities in the defense of Japan. About 8,500 Sailors are taking part aboard 13 ships, submarines and various shore-based aircraft. About 90 JMSDF ships and 130 aircraft are also participating. U.
061113-N-8591H-167 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 13, 2006) - Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Marshall Townsend ensures an F/A-18C Hornet is cleared for launch from the flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group along with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is currently participating in exercise ANNUALEX. The exercise is designed to improve both forces' capabilities in the defense of Japan. About 8,500 Sailors are taking part aboard 13 ships, submarines and various shore-based aircraft. About 90 JMSDF ships and 130 aircraft are also participating. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED) US Navy 061113-N-8591H-167 Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Marshall Townsend ensures an F-A-18C Hornet is cleared for launch from the flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
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