050219-N-7512V-006 Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 19, 2005) - Crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) carry a recovered BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone to its stand after it was launched from the flight deck off the coast off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during its annual missile exercise (MISSILEX). The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Kaitlyn Rae Vargo

050219-N-7512V-005 Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 19, 2005) - Search and rescue swimmers from a boat crew recover a disabled BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone after it was launched from the flight deck of the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during its annual missile exercise (MISSILEX). The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Kaitlyn Rae Vargo

050219-N-6541W-001 Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 19, 2005) - A BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone is launches using Jet Assist Take Off (JATO) from the flight deck aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during its annual missile exercise (MISSILEX). The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 3rd Class Michael Wisniewski

050218-N-7512V-001 Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 18, 2005) - A BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone is launches using Jet Assist Take Off (JATO) from the flight deck aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during its annual missile exercise (MISSILEX). The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Kaitlyn Vargo

050218-N-7512V-009 Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 18, 2005) - A BQM-74E Aerial Target Drone is launches using Jet Assist Take Off (JATO) from the flight deck aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) off the coast of Okinawa, Japan during its annual missile exercise (MISSILEX). The BQM-74E provides dynamic airborne threat simulation and supports the Fleet worldwide. The target can simulate aircraft or cruise missiles in a variety of threat profiles. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Kaitlyn Vargo

050215-N-0120R-029 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 15, 2005) The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) underway in the western Pacific Ocean during a winter deployment cruise with USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), as a part of Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG-5). The role of a guided-missile cruiser in a carrier strike group ranges from anti-air warfare to long-range strike and anti-surface warfare. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class William H. Ramsey

050216-N-5781F-011 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 16, 2005) The Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), center, conducts a dual replenishment at sea between the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63). Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bo Flannigan

050215-N-3228G-002 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Feb. 15, 2005) - Disbursing Officer, Lt.j.g. Elizabeth Williams, left, and Disbursing Clerk 1st Class Michael Brett, display their Navy Cash Cards in front of a K80 terminal aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). The system, which began March 23, 2004, eliminates cash and coins from the entire ship and instead requires Sailors to add money from their personal bank accounts to one of two systems held on the cash card. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin

050215-N-3228G-001 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Feb. 15, 2005) - Disbursing Clerk 1st Class Michael Brett inserts his Navy Cash Card in a K80 terminal aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). The system, which began March 23, 2004, eliminates cash and coins from the entire ship and instead requires Sailors to add money from their personal bank accounts to one of two systems held on the cash card. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin

050213-N-0874H-007 Mayport, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2005) - Sailors man the rails of the guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) as it passes behind USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) as it enters Naval Station Mayport's Basin after completing a regularly scheduled six month deployment. Hue City is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Charles E. Hill

050212-N-4995T-080 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Feb. 12, 2005) - Cincinnati Bengals Tight-End Tony Stewart signs an autograph for Seaman Jamie Nola, a Sailor assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), during his tour of the ship. Stewart visited Pearl Harbor and Port Royal while in Hawaii for the National Football League Pro Bowl. The Pro Bowl, featuring the All-Stars from the National Football Conference against the American Football Conference, will be played for the 26th consecutive year at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Victoria A. Tullock

050212-N-4995T-057 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Feb. 12, 2005) - Washington Redskins Linebacker Marcus Washington listens to Lt.j.g. Jeff Servellio during a tour of the guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Washington visited Pearl Harbor and Port Royal while in Hawaii for the National Football League Pro Bowl. The Pro Bowl, featuring the All-Stars from the National Football Conference against the American Football Conference, will be played for the 26th consecutive year at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Victoria A. Tullock

050210-N-1229B-034 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 10, 2005) The guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) cruises forward as the guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) follows in the rear while underway in the Pacific Ocean. Shiloh and Benfold are assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group, currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick M Bonafede

050210-N-0499M-025 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 10, 2005) The guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) cruises forward as the guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) follows in the rear while underway in the Pacific Ocean. Shiloh and Benfold are assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group, currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class James R. McGury

050207-N-2143T-009 San Diego, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2005) - Operation's Specialist 2nd Class Perry LaCore, assigned to Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Eleven (CCSG-11), reads to first graders attending Valencia Park Elementary School in San Diego, Calif. Sailors volunteered their time to read to kids once a month; providing educational services to local schools. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Maebel Tinoko

050210-N-5686B-001 Yokosuka, Japan (Feb. 10, 2005) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class Alan Lenox of San Diego, Calif., releases the mooring lines from the pier of Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, as the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) prepares to get underway. Cowpens is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Crystal M. Brooks

050208-N-9851B-003 Yokosuka, Japan (Feb. 8, 2005) - The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49) prepares to get underway from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, as the large harbor tug USS Manistee (YBT 782) pulls alongside to assist. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman

050208-N-9851B-002 Yokosuka, Japan (Feb. 8, 2005) - The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49) prepares to get underway from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, as the large harbor tug USS Manistee (YBT 782) pulls alongside to assist. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman

050208-N-9851B-010 Yokosuka, Japan (Feb. 8, 2005) - The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) in dry dock for routine turnover maintenance prior to changing home port from her current forward deployed operating base, Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan to San Diego, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman

050205-N-0295M-001 Norfolk, Va. (Feb. 5, 2005) The guided missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) carries a golden anchor, symbolizing the award for retention excellence aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Anzio is the 22nd Ticonderoga-class guided Aegis cruiser and the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain