Keywords: US Navy 071115-N-7883G-020 Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) personnel observe an F-A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launch from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk.jpg en PHILIPPINE SEA Nov 15 2007 Japan Self-Defense Forces JSDF personnel observe an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 195 launch from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk CV 63 The ship is participating in ANNUALEX 19G the maritime component of the U S -Japan exercise Keen Sword 08 The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the U S and JSDF and to increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D Gahlau Released 2007-11-15 071115-N-7883G-020 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 52787 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D Gahlau PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 |