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USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Wallpaper 4. USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) supercarrier images wallpaper gallery 4. USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) supercarrier photos and pictures wallpaper collection 4. The ships got underway again late January with orders to deploy to the Persian Gulf as part of the build-up of military forces in the area in preparation for the war against the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. KITTY HAWK arrived on station late February/early March and from March 20 on, participated in air strikes against targets in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After serving 104 continuous days at sea, KITTY HAWK returned to Yokosuka May 6, entering a dry-dock period ending Oct. 17. 2004 was an eventful year that involved a series of inspections, exercises, and port visits. On Feb. 19, a new chapter in the book of KITTY HAWK Strike Group’s history began with the first landing of an F/A-18F Super Hornet on board KITTY HAWK’s 4.1-acre flight deck during the ship’s 12th FDNF underway period. USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) supercarrier images wallpaper gallery 4. USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) supercarrier photos and pictures wallpaper collection 4. The VFA-102 “Diamondbacks” introduced the improved F/A-18 E/F “Super Hornet” to the 7th Fleet area of operation, replacing the F-14 Tomcat, after more than 30 years of service. KITTY HAWK capped off the year with Annual Exercise 2005, which ran from November 9 to 18. ANNUALEX provided KITTY HAWK with the opportunity to increase its military partnership with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. KITTY HAWK was one of 61 naval vessels which participated, including: two U.S. submarines; 10 other Navy ships; and 49 JMSDF ships. The ship departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, June 8, 2006, for its 16th FDNF underway period. During the 99-day deployment, the ship took part in Exercise Valiant Shield, a multi-service war game involving three carrier strike groups, 22,000 personnel, and 280 aircraft June 19 to 23. It was the largest military exercise conducted by the United States in Pacific waters since the Vietnam War. The carrier then pulled into Otaru, Japan, on Hokkaido Island from July 1 to 5 after Valiant Shield. Also during the deployment, the crew made three more port visits: Singapore; Fremantle, Australia; and Laem Chabang, Thailand. Dozens of distinguished visitors boarded the carrier during this underway period for tours. Visitors included the U.S. ambassador to Thailand, the Royal Thai army commander in chief, and various officials from Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, and Japan. The ship returned to Yokosuka September for a short period before departing for its summer deployment. USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) supercarrier images wallpaper gallery 4. USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) supercarrier photos and pictures wallpaper collection 4.