Caption:
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 17, 2008) -- A Strike Fighter Squadron 102 F/A-18F
Super Hornet prepares to land on USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) flight deck
June 17. The ship is returning to the United States for decommissioning
after 47 years of service, 10 of which have been in Japan. Kitty Hawk
is returning to the United States for decommissioning after 47 years of
service. The ship will be replaced by nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (Released)
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