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Pacific Ocean (Jan. 25, 2004) -- The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), top, conducts a ships towing exercise with the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49).  McCain will tow Vincennes at a speed of five knots for 15 minutes while participating in Tailored Ship Training Availability (TSTA I).  During TSTA I, instructors from Afloat Training Group (ATG) Western Pacific, based in Yokosuka, Japan, conduct training in the ship's vital mission areas.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples.  (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
January 25, 2004
Photographer
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples
Caption Writer
Dir. NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
DDG 56
Other Visible Equipment
USS Vincennes (CG 49)
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available