Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 9, 2005) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the
“Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Five
(VFA-195), prepares to land aboard the conventionally powered aircraft
carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is
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 focuses 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 (RELEASED)
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