2006

PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 21, 2006) – An F/A-18C Hornet from Strike Squadron (VFA) 195 the “Dambusters,” conducts a fly-by during flight operations aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period that includes both day and night missions. The...

USS RONALD REAGAN, At Sea (June 22, 2006) –Lieutenant Commander Todd Bode, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) in his F/A-18C Hornet, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Exercise Valiant Shield...

PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 22, 2006) – An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 the "Diamondbacks" launches off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) during cyclic flight operations. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Valiant Shield...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Crew chiefs wait to launch their F-15C Eagle from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam June 22, 2006 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The crew chiefs and the F-15 are from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Valiant Shield 2006 is an intergraded joint training exercise...

PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 21, 2006) – Lt. Barry Shaw instructs Ens. David Dagostino on watch standing duties as Officer of the Deck on the bridge of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). One of the responsibilities of the officer of the deck is to ensure the ship stays on its planned course and has 25 knots of...

PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 22, 2006) – Air department Sailors re-spot aircraft on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) following night flight operations during exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period each day, including both day and...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman First Class Oliver Johnson, a crew chief, marshals his F-15C Eagle from its parking spot at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam June 22, 2006 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. A1C Johnson and the F-15 are from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Valiant Shield...

A pilots waits in his F-15E Strike Eagle before taking off on a sortie from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam June 23, 2006 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The F-15 and its crews are from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Valiant Shield 2006 is an integrated joint training exercise among U.S...

PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 22, 2006) – An Aircraft director instructs the pilot of an F/A-18 Super Hornet to hold his position while awaiting launch off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during night-time flight operations. The F/A-18 provides the carrier strike group with increased range...

OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN -- F-15 Strike Eagle pilot Captain Dave Mentzer from Kadena Air Base, Japan, looks up to the boom operator of a KC-135 Stratotanker while being aerial refueled over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Valiant Shield, 20 June, 2006. Valiant Shield 2006, the U.S. Pacific...

OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN -- F-15 Strike Eagles from Kadena Air Base, Japan, soar over the Pacific Ocean after an aerial refueling mission during Exercise Valiant Shield, 20 June, 2006. Valiant Shield 2006, the U.S. Pacific Command exercise, which runs June 19 to 23, will be conducted in the...

The pilots waits in their F-15E Strike Eagle before taking off on a sortie from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam June 23, 2006 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The F-15 and its crews are from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Valiant Shield 2006 is an integrated joint training exercise among...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM -- Major Paul Johnson, 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan, makes his final preparations prior to taking off for a training sortie during Valiant Shield 2006, June 22, 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training and interoperability among U.S...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM -- F-15 Strike Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-18 Hornets, Japanese P-3 Orions and a B-2 Spirit, line the Andersen flight line during Exercise Valiant Shield, 22 June, 2006. Valiant Shield 2006, the U.S. Pacific Command exercise, which runs June 19 to 23, will be...

PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 21, 2006) – An aviation boatswain’s mate handler directions an SH-60F Seahawk from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 the “Chargers,” to the flight deck following the completion of daytime flight operations aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk typically...

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2006)- An F/A-18C Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, t he ”Dambusters,” prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during flight operations. Carriers typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period each day, including both day...