1966: USS independence CVA-62 and ships of the 6th Fleet seen at Augusta Bay, Sicily.

August 5, 1991: USS Independence CV-62 passing Point Loma departing San Diego for her new homeport
Yokosuka, Japan.

March 10, 1996: An F-14 Tomcat takes off from USS Independence CV-62.

January 1997: Crewmen in formation spell out "Farewell Subic" as USS Independence CV-62 and other U.S. Navy ships depart the Philippines after relinquishing control to the Philippine government.

May 26, 1998: USS independence CV-62 Returning to Yokosuka, Japan after participating in Operation Southern Watch.