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Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 3, 2008) -- A NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and
Control System (AWACS) aircraft flies over the aircraft carrier USS
George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is participating in
tailored ships training availability and final evaluation problem
before a permanent homeport change in Yokosuka, Japan. The AWACS is
used to provide airborne battle management, surveillance, and weapons
control. This is the first time that an AWACS has done a low-approach
fly-by over a U.S. naval vessel. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class Clifford L. H. Davis (RELEASED)
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