Caption:
Philippine Sea (Jun. 13, 2003) -- Flight deck personnel raise the
support stanchions to position the fixed wing aircraft arrested landing
emergency barricade during a simulated emergency landing drill. The
drills involve fire, casualties, and emergency landing situations to
sharpen the readiness of flight deck personnel for the possible
emergency scenarios. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Force 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 Dustin Howell. (RELEASED)
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