Caption:
Indian Ocean (Aug. 21, 2006) -- The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens
(CG 63) sails along side USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) while conducting a
close steaming exercise. Cowpens is one of two Ticonderoga-class
guided-missile cruisers assigned to the 7th fleet area of
responsibility. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of
responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea
control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft
carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman
Patrick L. Heil (RELEASED)
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