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U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Michael Robinson, from Cooperstown,
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The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio
The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio transits the Gulf of Aden to serve as command ship for Combined Task Force 151. The task force conducts counter-piracy operations in and around the Gulf of Ade... More
MSST 91104 training aboard the USS Anzio
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USS Mesa Verde live-fire training in the Gulf of Aden
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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Paula
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CLB-22 prepares for an upcoming exercise
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MAKIN ISLAND FLIGHT OPERATIONS
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Lowen decorates a cake
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Harry S. Truman
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