Pacific Ocean (Oct. 25, 2005) - Aviation Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Paul Young directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27), aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). While at sea, Kitty Hawk and Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG-5) will participate in an annual exercise with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED)
Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Oct. 25, 2005) - The guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) arrives at Souda Bay’s Marathi NATO Pier Facility for a routine port visit on the Greek island of Crete. Mitscher deployed from her homeport of Norfolk, Va., in May and is currently engaged in Operation Active Endeavor, establishing a presence in the Mediterranean and patrolling merchant traffic to prevent terrorism and illegal activities. U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Paul Farley (RELEASED)
San Diego (Oct. 22, 2005) - A member of the Navy League Sea Cadet Corps (NLCC) stands an uniform inspection during the 2005 U.S. NLCC Flagship Competition at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado. The competition is an annual event and Sea Cadet member’s range from ages 10 to 14. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman S. C. Irwin (RELEASED)