Keywords: US Navy 040710-N-0684R-033 The first of two RIM-7 Nato Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missiles launches from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).jpg en Pacific Ocean July 10 2004 - The first of two RIM-7 Nato Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missiles launches from USS John C Stennis CVN 74 during a training exercise in the Hawaiian operating area Stennis and ships from the South Korean Navy participated in the missile firing exercise conducted to test the ships defensive capability Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen CVW-14 are taking part in Rim of the Pacific RIMPAC 2004 during her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan FRP Summer Pulse 2004 RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia Canada Chile Japan South Korea United Kingdom and United States RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ron Reeves RELEASED For more information go to <a href http //www cpf navy mil/RIMPAC2004 Target _BLANK >http //www cpf navy mil/RIMPAC2004</a> 2004-07-10 040710-N-0684R-033 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 16040 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ron Reeves PD-USGov-Military-Navy Launches of RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles Aboard USS John C Stennis CVN-74 RIMPAC 2004 |