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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 14, 2005) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to
the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102)
launches of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk
(CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are
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. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED)
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