Three US carrier strike groups steam in formation in Pacific Ocean (Awesome photo)

AP via Yahoo! ^ | 6/19/06

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The USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Kitty Hawk and USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike
groups steam in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) in preparation
for Valiant Shield 2006 on Sunday, June 18, 2006, in the Pacific Ocean. The
PHOTOEX featured 14 ships as well as 17 aircraft from Air Force, Navy, and
Marine Corp including a B2 bomber. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is
currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006, the largest joint exercise in recent
history. Held in the Guam operating area beginning June 19-23, the exercise
involves 28 Naval vessels including three carrier strike groups, more than 300
aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Coast Guard. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy, Jarod Hodge) Email Photo Print Photo

[TheGunny]

My thoughts EXACTLY!!

Your thoughts are unfounded. Absolutely no chance of a threat to these ships. No chance.

[Brad’s Gramma]

No KIDDING good to hear! I'M awful darn close to the Pacific, too!!!

(gulp)

[SW6906]

Ping! Check out reply 87 and then 100, if you haven't already by the time you read this..........

[STARWISE]

Awesome! You can take this up bigger by adjusting the height after the picture html .. let me know if you need help.

[STARWISE]

Goosebumpy gorgeous!

U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft fly in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Benjamin Dennis

[Brad’s Gramma]

That is awesome......

Please, everyone...pray for these men & women.

STAR, you have FRmail.

[RedStateRocker]

" Your thoughts are unfounded. Absolutely no chance of a threat to these ships. No chance."

With all due respect... there is *NEVER* a 0% chance with regard to military ops. Very low, yes, but not zero.

[STARWISE]

This is neat

Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - U.S. Navy aircraft carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) break away from a 15-ship formation along with ships from the three carrier strike groups to sail independently following the Exercise Valiant Shield photo exercise. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)

[STARWISE]

Mother Goose .. ;)

Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Philippine Sea to begin Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Spike Call

[Brad’s Gramma]

I'm leaving work now.

I'm heading home.

I'm hooking up a new printer.

My Daddy was Navy during WWII.....and he needs these pics, don't cha think?

See y'all later!!!

[STARWISE]

Spooky .. could that be a sound-barrier-piercing flume above the Stealth?

[STARWISE]

Woohoo .. and look at the gorgeous flag.

Philippine Sea (June 18, 2006) - Several U.S. Navy ships steams in formation during the photo portion of Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jordon R. Beesley

[TheGunny]

Your trying to play me right? Ok, .0000000000000% chance. There is nothing in the world right now that could even get close unless they were willing to concede hundreds of losses in route.

[BunnySlippers]

Well deserved bump

[ladyinred]

That gives me chills! What an awesome picture!

[tsmith130]

Now I don't know which one to use!!! Great pics, thanks!

[SAMS]

thank you. I am computer "eee-litter-it"

[ConservativeMan55]

bttt

[RedStateRocker]

I imagine that there are at least a few Chinese Admirals or Generals who would be more than willing to sacrifice several thousand times that many bodies to get a nuke in there. Nothing, repeat NOTHING is completely invulnerable. Not trying to play you at all, just don't believe that it is EVER 'impossible' be strike or be struck.

[STARWISE]

;)