An F/A-18C Hornet, from the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron 195, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk during night flight operations. Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing 5 are participating in ANNUALEX19G, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation.