Valiant Shield 2007

Valiant Shield, the largest joint exercise in recent history, brought together more than 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and Air Force Airmen to participate in operations consisting of 30 ships and 280 aircraft.

The eight-day exercise conducted off the coast of Guam, tested the military’s ability to rapidly bring together joint forces in response to any regional contingency. It also enabled the United States to contribute to regional security and stability and demonstrated U.S. commitment in the Pacific.

Pacific Ocean (August 14, 2007) -- USS Key West (SSN 722) transit alongside USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Valiant Shield's photo exercise. The Kitty Hawk, John C. Stennis and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups are participating in Valiant Shield 2007. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau.

Pacific Ocean (August 14, 2007) -- An HH-60H Seahawk from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 assigned to USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) flies over USS Key West (SSN 722) prior to Valiant Shield's photo exercise. The Kitty Hawk, John C. Stennis and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups are participating in Valiant Shield 2007. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan.

Pacific Ocean (August 14, 2007) -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during exercise Valiant Shield 2007. The aerial formation consists of aircraft from the carrier strike groups as well as Air Force aircraft. The strike groups are participating in Valiant Shield 2007. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe.

Mom's Note: The USS Key West (SSN 722) is the submarine on the right. The one on the left is the USS Hampton (SSN 767). The carriers are, from left to right, the USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Thanks goes to Nimitz Mom Laura Sattler for the carrier info. If you can identify any of the other ships, please e-mail me.

Pacific Ocean (August 14, 2007) -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during exercise Valiant Shield 2007. The aerial formation consists of aircraft from the carrier strike groups as well as Air Force aircraft. The strike groups are participating in Valiant Shield 2007. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hana'lei Shimana.

Mom's Note: The USS Key West (SSN 722) is the submarine on the right. The one on the left is the USS Hampton (SSN 767). The carriers are, from left to right, the USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Thanks goes to Nimitz Mom Laura Sattler for the carrier info. If you can identify any of the other ships, please e-mail me.

 

Valiant Shield 2007