Due to the U.S. participation in the Global War On Terrorism, the Secretary of the Navy has authorized all U.S. Navy ships to fly the "Don't Tread on Me" flag in lieu of the Union Jack to represent a historic reminder of the nation's and Navy's origin and will to persevere and triumph. Navy ships fleetwide commenced flying the first Navy Jack Sept. 11, 2002. There is no end date to this policy.
The crew of USS Kitty Hawk is proud to share the honor of flying the first Navy Jack as it symbolizes the Navy's battle call in the war on terror.
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