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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 14, 2006) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine
USS Asheville (SSN 758) steams out in front of the of the USS Kitty
Hawk (CV 63) carrier strike group and ships of the Japanese Maritime
Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during the U.S. and JMSDF exercise ANNUALEX.
The exercise is designed to improve both forces' capabilities in the
defense of Japan. Approximately 8,500 U.S. Sailors are taking part
aboard 13 ships, submarines and various shore-based aircraft. About 90
JMSDF ships and 130 aircraft are also participating. The aircraft,
which operate from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, are deployed
aboard the Kitty Hawk. Kitty Hawk and most of the U.S.-participating
ships operate from Fleet Activity Yokosuka, Japan; the remainders are
based in the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication
Specialist Todd P. Cichonowicz (RELEASED)
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