Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 9, 2005) -- An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to
the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27),
launches from the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft
carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is
currently conducting the bilateral Annual Exercise 2005 (ANNUALEX) with
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. ANNUALEX focuses on improving the
military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and Japan. The
purpose of ANNUALEX is to improve bilateral interoperability, defend
Japan against maritime threats and to improve capability for surface
warfare, air defense and undersea warfare. Japan. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED)
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