Caption:
Philippine Sea (Jun. 15, 2003) -- Capt. David N. Thorson, Commodore,
Destroyer Squadron Nine, (left) and Master Chief Rick Rose, Command
Master Chief for USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), discuss the features and
capabilities of the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) while
underway aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The Carl Vinson Carrier
Strike Group will remain in the Western Pacific while the
forward-deployed USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) completes scheduled dry dock
maintenance. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Chris
Valdez. (RELEASED)
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