Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 13, 2005) -- The guided missile destroyer USS
Fitzgerald (DDG 62) prepares to get into position with ships of the
Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group during a formation exercise, following
the last day of Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) in the Western
Pacific. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, including embarked
Carrier Airwing Five (CVW-5) and amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD
4) are participating in the 3rd annual JASEX 2005 with the U.S. Air
Force, and U.S. Marine Corps in the Western Pacific. JASEX
focuses on integrated joint training 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 Chief
Photographer's Mate Todd P. Cichonowicz (RELEASED)
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