Caption:
Philippine Sea (June 23, 2006) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike
Fighter Squadron One Nine Five (VFA-195) prepares to land on the flight
deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk
(CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses 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. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED)
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