THE TENSION: Combat Camera: On Board USS Kitty Hawk, 24 Aug 2007

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - An SH-60 Seahawk, from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14, releases flares at part of an air power demonstration above USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The demonstration was not only a showing of the capabilities of the aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5, but was also intended to entertain those aboard. USS Kitty Hawk is in her third month of deployment from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph R. Schmitt (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) -USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Cowpens (CG 63), USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), and USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) transit the Pacific while preparing for an air power demonstration. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 fly over USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Cowpens (CG 63), USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), and USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for the finale of an air power demonstration in the Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) transits behind USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during an air power demonstration in the Pacific. Sailors aboard Kitty Hawk, USS Cowpens (CG 63), USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS Curtis Wilbur, and USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) were able to view the air power demonstration, which included numerous flight maneuvers and a flyby. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 fly over USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Cowpens (CG 63), USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), and USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for the finale of an air power demonstration. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Cowpens (CG 63), USS Mustin (DDG 89), and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) transit the Pacific while preparing for an air power demonstration. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, performs flight maneuvers over USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during an air power demonstration. Kitty Hawk is three months into her summer deployment from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - Water vapor flows over the wings of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, as it performs a high-speed pass during an air power demonstration above USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is three months into her summer deployment from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2007) - Two E-2C Hawkeyes, assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, perform a flyby during an air power demonstration above USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is three months into her summer deployment from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED)