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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 15, 2005) -- Flying the First Navy Jack, the
conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) prepares
to conduct flight operations following a formation sail with ships From
the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike
Group is 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 Chief Photographer's Mate Todd Cichonowicz (RELEASED)
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