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Caption:
USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), At Sea (Aug. 7, 2005) -- An aviation
boatswain's mate handler moves to direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet from
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 in preparation for flight operations
on board USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The F/A-18 is an all-weather
attack aircraft that can also be used as a fighter. The Navy's
USS Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, including the embarked air wing,
and USS Boxer (LHD 4) are 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 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 Jarod Hodge
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