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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (July 12, 2004) - An Aviation Boatswain's Mate signals
aircraft preparing for launch aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN
74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking
part in the multi-national maritime exercise "Rim of the Pacific 2004"
(RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise
in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise
includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan,
South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended
to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide
array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the
Pacific Rim region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ron
Reeves (RELEASED)
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