080605-N-1038M-055 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet taxies across the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is returning to the United States for decommissioning after 47 years of service and will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Anthony R. Martinez (Released)