Alongside an AO, SOCAL Op. Area, 1985-1987.

An aerial port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) underway. Pacific Ocean, 2 March 1987.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, March 1997.

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) at high speed during her transit from San Diego, CA to Pearl Harbor, HI, July 13, 1998. Official US Navy photograph (# 980713-N-0226M-002).

Naval Station Pearl Harbor, July 17, 1998 — The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) (left) docks alongside the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62). Following a turnover with the Independence, Kitty Hawk would take her place in Yokusuka, Japan, as the nation's only forward deployed carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Mahlon K. Miller (# 980717-N-0226M-005).

The Arabian Gulf, Apr. 29, 1999 — With USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO-193) in the lead, USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) prepare to make their approach for an underway replenishment (UNREP). Kitty Hawk and her battlegroup were participating in Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate (AW/SW) Mahlon K. Miller (# 990429-N-0226M-003).

USS Kitty Hawk underway, circa 1999-2001, with Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) aboard. US Navy photo.

April 18, 2000 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) sits pier side in Apra Harbor, Guam, en route to the Persian Gulf, while on a routine deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Mark Foughty (# 000418-N-7470F-001).

May 21, 2000 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) resupplies the destroyer USS O'Brien (DD-975) in a replenishment at sea (RAS) in the South China Sea. The two ships were participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2000. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John Sullivan (# 000521-N-4697S-002).

The Pacific Ocean, Oct. 6, 2000 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) steams through the end of another day during ship-specific training in the western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John Sullivan (# 001006-N-4697S-002).

The Pacific Ocean, Mar. 13, 2001 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) conducts a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Lee McCaskill (# 010313-N-0271-013).

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) departs Apra Harbor, Guam, June 8, 2001 sponsoring a Tiger cruise for relatives and family members of the crew during transit to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by PHAN Lee McCaskil (# 010608-N-0271M-001).

December 18, 2001 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Sailors spell out the word FREEDOM on the ship's flight deck during their return transit to Yokosuka, Japan. Kitty Hawk departed Yokosuka Oct. 1 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Navy photo (# 011218-N-0271M-001) by PHAN Lee McCaskill.

Command Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, December 23, 2001 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) returns to her forward deployed homeport, following months of sustained bombing missions into Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class David A. Levy (# 011223-N-6811L-001).

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) steam along side each other during a replenishment at sea (RAS), 15 May 2002. Kitty Hawk was conducting work-ups in preparation for an upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Lee McCaskill. [020515-N-0271M-022].

Command Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Oct. 25, 2002 — Tugboats assigned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka assist the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in getting underway for a scheduled sea period to conduct routine training. Kitty Hawk is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan.

U.S. Navy photo (# 021025-N-6811L-008) by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class David A. Levy.

Nov. 6, 2002 — Flight deck crewmembers conduct an aircraft barricade rigging exercise on the ship's flight deck. Nylon straps which are supported between two hydraulically operated stanchions form a net across the deck to stop aircraft making an emergency landing, when landing gear has failed or sustained damage. Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently underway providing a forward presence in the Asian Pacific area of operation, while conducting scheduled training and exercises with regional allies.

U.S. Navy photo (# 021106-N-1810F-005) by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom.

Nov. 15, 2002 — Aligned for a photo during Exercise Keen Sword 2003 the Kitty Hawk Battle Group includes ships from the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF).

U.S. Navy photo (# 021115-N-0271M-005) by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Lee McCaskill.

Nov. 18, 2002 — Kitty Hawk conducts flight operations at sea during Exercise Keen Sword 2003 off the coast of Southern Japan. Keen Sword 2003 is the seventh in a series of regularly scheduled joint/bilateral field training exercise since 1986 involving the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and United States military. The purpose of Keen Sword is to train and evaluate wartime functions and bilateral cooperation procedures against the backdrop of a regional contingency scenario that has direct and immediate consequences to the U.S. and Japan.

U.S. Navy photo (# 021118-N-8730P-002) by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Charles Henry Panter.

Dec. 9, 2002 — Sailors work around the clock to receive oncoming cargo from the Military Sealift Command supply ship USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). Kitty Hawk was at the time the U. S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operated out of Yokosuka, Japan.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jo Wilbourn (# 021209-N-0685W-001).

The Arabian Sea, Feb. 22, 2003 — An aerial view of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) en route to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Approaching 42 years of distinguished service, the Kitty Hawk was at the time America’s oldest active commissioned vessel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Charles Henry Panter (# 030222-N-8730P-003).

The Arabian Gulf, Mar. 22, 2003 — Various weapons line the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) ready for use by Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) aircraft conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Dwayne S. Smith (# 030322-N-7789S-001).

The Arabian Gulf, Apr. 13, 2003 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) steams in the Arabian Gulf as she heads towards the Straits of Hormuz. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (photo # 030413-N-0295M-003).

The Indian Ocean, Apr. 23, 2003 — Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) aircraft rest on the flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Theron J. Godbold (photo # 030423-N-5464G-004).

Yokosuka, Japan, May 6, 2003 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) returns to Yokosuka, Japan from her deployment to the Arabian Gulf. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Force participated in Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy (photo # 030506-N-6811L-023).

Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, Jul. 3, 2003 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) sits in dry dock undergoing repairs at Naval Base Yokosuka, ensuring her ability to continue to maintain a responsible defensive posture in the Western Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Jerry Woller (# 030703-N-8218W-048).

Philippine Sea, January 16, 2004 — Members of the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) check USS Kitty Hawk’s (CV-63) counter-measure wash down system. The counter-measure wash down system consists of piping and a series of nozzles specially designed to spray a large amount of water and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) on all open weather deck surfaces, in the event of a chemical, biological, or radiological attack, and major damage control and firefighting. These required inspections evaluate ship material condition and operational capability. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jason R. Williams (# 040116-N-7575W-001).

Pacific Ocean, February 28, 2004 — An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102), launches from one of four steam powered catapults aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). The "Diamondbacks" were a new addition to Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked aboard Kitty Hawk, replacing the F-14A Tomcats of Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VF-154). At the time, the carrier was underway in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jason T. Poplin (# 040228-N-5821P-010).

Fremantle Harbour, Australia, April 22, 2004 — Tug boats escort USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) into Fremantle Harbour, Australia where the crew would enjoy a 5-day port call. This was Kitty Hawk's fifth visit to Fremantle and the ninth for CVW-5. Photo by Neil Beach (# 040422-O-9999B-011).

Pacific Ocean, September 6, 2004 — Squadron personnel assigned to Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) stage equipment and supplies in the hangar bay aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in preparation of their offload and transfer back to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. CVW-5 made up approximately 40 percent of the 5,300 Sailors aboard Kitty Hawk while under way. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jason D. Landon (# 040906-N-5232L-022).

Pacific Ocean, January 11, 2005 — A Damage Controlman monitors the testing of the hangar bay sprinkler system aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) during sea trials in the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bo J. Flannigan (# 050111-N-5781F-087).

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) is pushed away from a pier by tugboats Massapequa (YTB-807) and Muskegon (YTB-763) at Commander Fleet Activities Base (FAB) Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan, 10 February 2005. U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Crystal M. Brooks (# 050210-N-5686B-005), available from the Defense Visual Information Center, id.: DN-SD-07-00598.

Sea of Japan, March 19, 2005 — USS Kitty Hawk underway in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). The carrier participated in Reception, Staging, Onward movement, and Integration (RSO&I) and Foal Eagle exercises. RSO&I is a complex multi-phase exercise conducted annually, tailored to train, test, and demonstrate United States and Republic of Korea force projection and deployment capabilities. Foal Eagle exercise runs simultaneously and trains in all aspects of Combined Forces Command's mission. The defensive Naval Foal Eagle exercises began March 19, 2005 with eight U.S. Navy ships from the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class William H. Ramsey (# 050319-N-0120R-035).

Yokosuka, Japan, March 28, 2005 — The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) returns to her forward deployed operating base, Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, after completing a regularly scheduled underway period. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman (# 050328-N-9851B-003).

Starboard bow view of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), being escorted by commercial tug boats, while exiting Truman Bay Harbor at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, May 17, 2005 to begin her post upkeep underway period in the western Pacific Ocean. USN photo by PH2 William H. Ramsey (# 050517-N-0120R-009), available from the Defense Visual Information Center, id.: DN-SD-07-00181.

Coral Sea, June 14, 2005 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) prepares to receive fuel at sea from the Royal Australian Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMAS Success (AOR-304). The aircraft carrier was operating in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia's Queensland region as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2005, an exercise jointly sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the U.S. Seventh Fleet commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focused on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. U.S. Pacific Command units and Australian forces conducted land, sea and air training throughout the training area. More than 11,000 U.S. and 6,000 Australian personnel participated. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class William H. Ramsey (# 050614-N-0120R-127).

Another view, as above. The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) and the guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) trail astern. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class William H. Ramsey (# 050614-N-0120R-129).

Coral Sea, June 24, 2005 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) makes a turn to port while performing an emergency break drill after the completion of a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment ship USNS Guadalupe (T-AO-200). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bo J. Flannigan (# 050624-N-5781F-129).

Coral Sea, June 28, 2005 — Two Operations Specialists man Aircraft Contact Control Center inside the Combat Direction Center (CDC) aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), while operating in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua LeGrand (# 050628-N-8604L-082).

July 8, 2005 — Aircraft sit on the flight deck aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in Sydney harbor prior to the end of a five-day port call. This was the first time Kitty Hawk had a port-of-call in Sydney since 2001. The carrier, her embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5), and the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) arrived for a port visit July 3. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bo J. Flannigan (# 050708-N-5781F-025).

Pacific Ocean, August 9, 2005 — Air Department personnel secure an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), left, next to an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of VFA-102, on a deck-edge elevator aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group was participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps in the Western Pacific. JASEX focused on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, and on land, in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (# 050809-N-3488C-096).

Yokosuka, Japan, August 20, 2005 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) pulls into her forward deployed operating base, Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), at the conclusion of a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman (# 050820-N-9851B-001).

Pacific Ocean, November 15, 2005 — The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS Onhami (DD-111) and other ships of the JMSDF steam in formation with the USS Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group while conducting the bilateral Annual Exercise 2005 (ANNUALEX). The purpose of ANNUALEX is to improve the military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and Japan, bilateral interoperability, defend Japan against maritime threats and to improve capability for surface warfare, air defense and undersea warfare. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Todd Cichonowicz (photo # 051115-N-8492C-141).

Pacific Ocean, November 15, 2005 — Flying the First Navy Jack, USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) prepares to conduct flight operations following a formation sail with ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Todd Cichonowicz (photo # 051115-N-8492C-376).

Yokosuka, Japan, December 12, 2005 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), moors along the pier of her forward deployed operating base, Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, after completing a regularly scheduled underway period. U.S. Navy Photo By Photographer's Mate 1st Class Crystal Brooks (# 051212-N-5686B-003).

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment prepares to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102) during carrier qualifications in the Pacific Ocean, 30 May 2006. Carrier qualifications prepare pilots and flight deck crew for the landing and launching of aircraft on the flight deck aboard an aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (# 060530-N-8604L-020).

Philippine Sea, June 18, 2006 — (Left to right) The Abraham Lincoln, Kitty Hawk and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups sail in formation, while Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft (led by an Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber) fly overhead during the photo portion of Valiant Shield 2006, an Exercise that focused on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

NS026389: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (# 060618-N-8591H-383).

(See also Valiant Shield 2006.)

Air Department Sailors re-spot aircraft on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) following night flight operations during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006, Philippine Sea, 22 June 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Thomas J. Holt (#060622-N-1960H-044).

Pacific Ocean, July 23, 2006 — The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Combat Stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T–AFS-3) delivers cargo to the hangar bay of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) during a replenishment at sea (RAS). RAS is the on and off-loading of stores and equipment while ships are underway. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick L. Heil (# 060723-N-3946H-028).

Indian Ocean, August 10, 2006 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) sails into Perth, Australia for a scheduled port visit. Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) were underway in the 7th Fleet Area Of Responsibility (AOR), demonstrating power projection and sea control. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (# 060810-N-8591H-043).

Quartermaster Seaman Daniel Sullivan and Quartermaster Seaman Shawn Canfield fold an American flag after flying it from USS Kitty Hawk's (CV-63) mast in honor of CAPT Guy David Johnson, December 20, 2006. The flag, which covered Johnson's casket during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery in 1977, was sent to the ship by the family to be flown on the 41st anniversary of his death. Then LCDR Johnson and his Reconnaissance Attack Navigator (RAN), then LT(JG) Lee Edward Nordahl took off from Kitty Hawk on a bomb damage assessment (BDA) mission, December 20, 1965 in RA-5C Vigilante BuNo 151624, modex NH-604, assigned to RVAH-13 "Bats." The reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by the North Vietnamese and the two aviators were listed as missing in action after search and rescue aircraft were forced to turn back because of heavy anti-aircraft fire. Johnson's remains were returned to the United States in 1976; post-war evidence indicates that Nordahl (promoted to Lieutenant Commander) was captured but probably died of wounds soon afterwards. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (# 061220-N-6106R-057).

Manistee (YTB-782) and Kittanning (YTB-787) at the bow of Kitty Hawk (CV-63) at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (CFAY) while assisting the carrier as she gets underway to conduct sea trials, 15 May 2007. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman (# 070515-N-0483B-001).

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) leaves Sydney, Australia for the last time, July 10, 2007 after a five-day port visit.

Aboard USS Kitty Hawk Senior Chief Air Traffic Controller Ken Kimple, Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) supervisor, watches as a flight cycle begins on August 7, 2007 in the Pacific Ocean. Kimple supervises ten Sailors that direct Kitty Hawk aircraft and watch the skies and sea around the ship. The Kitty Hawk, John C. Stennis and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups were participating in Valiant Shield 2007, a large joint exercise in the Pacific, near Guam. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph R Schmitt (# 070807-N-9864S-003).

Fuel lines connect USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85) during a replenishment at sea (RAS) in the Pacific Ocean, August 10, 2007. Kitty Hawk and McCampbell were participating in Valiant Shield 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard (# 070810-N-2638R-001).

Pacific Ocean, August 14, 2007 — Nimitz (CVN-68), Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and John C. Stennis (CVN-74) Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during Valiant Shield 2007, the largest joint exercise in the Pacific this year. Held in the Guam operating area, Valiant Shield 2007 included 30 ships, more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

The aerial formation, led by an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, consists of aircraft from the carrier strike groups as well as Air Force aircraft. Ships are, left to right: guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG-90); nuclear-propelled aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), followed by the guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59) and the guided missile destroyers USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) and USS Pinckney (DDG-91); nuclear-propelled attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN-767); aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), followed by the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) and guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89); nuclear-propelled attack submarine USS Key West (SSN-722); nuclear-propelled aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), followed by the guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG-54) and the guided missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG-88) and USS O'Kane (DDG-77); the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer on the extreme right has not been positively identified, but is possibly USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60).

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hana'lei Shimana (# 070814-N-6009S-001).

Another view, as above.

DoD photo # 1542987 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jarod Hodge.

Yokosuka, Japan, September 21, 2007 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) pulls into her homeport following a four-month summer deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Meyers (# 0070921-N-4790M-346).

Philippine Sea, November 16, 2007 — USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and other American and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF) ships transit together at the end of ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword '08. The exercise was designed to increase interoperability between the United States and JMSDF and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (# 071116-N-7883G-236).

Japanese ships in the background are, left to right: destroyer Hamagiri (DD-155); guided missile destroyer Myoko (DDG-175), followed by an unidentified ship; and destroyer Setogiri (DD-156).

Philippine Sea, November 16, 2007 — See photo NS026334, above. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (# 071116-N-7883G-101).

Identifiable ships in the background are, left to right: the guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG-67), left; destroyer Hamagiri (DD-155), center-right; and guided missile destroyer Myoko (DDG-175), right.

A couple pictures of Kitty Hawk from Fall Cruise 2007, taken on November 24, 2007. This was following AnnualEx 19G and the aborted attempt to enjoy some Hong Kong liberty.

District Harbor Tug Manistee (YTB-782) and civilian tugs assist USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as the aircraft carrier departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka, 18 March 2008, for a scheduled deployment.

NS-cv63-03: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman (# 080318-N-0483B-002).

NS-cv63-03a: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman (# 080318-N-0483B-003).

NS-cv63-03b: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. White (# 080318-N-1251W-001).

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) steams with guided-missile cruisers USS Shiloh (CG-67), (NS-cv63-04 & NS-cv63-04a), and USS Princeton (CG-59) (NS-cv63-04a) and nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) (NS-cv63-04b) during a training exercise in the western Pacific Ocean, 29 March 2008.

NS-cv63-04: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (# 080329-N-7883G-021).

NS-cv63-04a: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (# 080329-N-7883G-019).

NS-cv63-04b: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (# 080329-N-7883G-017).

NS-cv63-04c: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (# 080329-N-6106R-403).

NS-cv63-04d: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (# 080329-N-7883G-065).

NS-cv63-04e: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (# 080329-N-7883G-032).

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), Western Pacific Ocean, 1 April 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (# 080401-N-7883G-017).