Caption:
Valletta, Malta (June 26, 2004) -- The conventionally powered aircraft
carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) pulls into the port of Valletta,
Malta, for a scheduled port visit. Kennedy is one of seven aircraft
carriers participating in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the
simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs),
demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power
across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and
coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment
under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP).U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Karsten (RELEASED)
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