Caption:
Aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Feb. 9, 2003 - A SH-60F Seahawk assigned
to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron One Four (HS-14)
approaches the Naval Fleet Auxiliary force Oiler USNS Rappahannock
(T-AO 204) during a vertical replenishment. Kitty Hawk's current
mission is to provide a forward presence in the Asia/Pacific region,
conduct training and exercises with regional allies, and remain
available to respond to emergent national tasking where needed. Kitty
Hawk is the world only permanent forward-deployed aircraft carrier and
operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate
Airman Jason T. Poplin (RELEASED)
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