pacific ocean (november 14, 2006) - aircraft assigned to carrier air wing five (cvw-5) fly over a group of 18 u.s. and japanese maritime self-defense force ships, at the conclusion the two nations' exercise annualex. - military ship stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images
{"Image ImageDescription": "The exercise is designed to improve both forces' capabilities in the defense of Japan. Approximately 8,500 U.S. Sailors are taking part aboard 13 ships, submarines and various shore-based aircraft. About 90 JMSDF ships and 130 aircraft are also participating. Ships taking part in the exercise-ending photo shoot were the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), two guided-missile cruisers, two Military Sealift Command oilers, two submarines, seven guided-missile destroyers and four JMSDF destroyers. Aircraft taking part in this exercise are two E-2C Hawkeye's and ten F-18 Hornets."}