040911-N-5902H-002 Pacific Ocean (Sept. 11, 2004) - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) approaches the first channel marker on her way into port at Naval Station North Island, San Diego. Vinson is transiting to operating areas off the Southern California coast to join Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and other forces from the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) for the start of their Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Doug Houser (RELEASED)
040911-N-0989T-066 Atlantic Ocean (Sept. 11, 2004) - A NATO Sea Sparrow missile is launched during a live fire Missile Exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently participating in carrier qualifications. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jason P. Taylor (RELEASED)
