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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 12, 2005) -- An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the
"Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Five (VFA-195),
foreground, launches as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Royal
Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Sven (VFA-27), prepares for its
launch on the flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk
Carrier Strike Group is participating in the 3rd 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 Airman Joseph R. Schmitt (RELEASED)
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