Caption:
The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 17, 2003) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
"Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) is moved to
the flight deck on the starboard-forward aircraft elevator, one of four
aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air
Wing Five (CVW-5) are conducting combat missions in support of
Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. Kitty Hawk is the
Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates
out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd
Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)
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