Caption:
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2008) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile
destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launches a SM-2 Standard Missile from the
aft missile bay aboard at the ex-USS O'Bannon (DD 987) during a sinking
exercise. The exercise demonstrated the ability for multiple strike
group units to operate together effectively with precision in an
operationally realistic exercise environment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd class Zachary Martin (RELEASED)
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