For the first time in over 20 some odd years, three carrier strike groups got together in formation for a great photo op.
From top to bottom are the aircraft carriers, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, KITTY HAWK, and RONALD REAGAN (also shown above).
We even had Air Force planes fly-over, see the B-2 Stealth Bomber, below. The only warships not seen in the photo are the 4 nuclear powered submarines standing guard. WOW!
Operation Valiant Shield 2006, the largest joint exercise in recent history. Held in the Guam operating area (June 19-23, 2006), the exercise involved 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. (From S.D. to B.K. to J.F. to post.)
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