Caption:
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jan. 24, 2007) - Electronics Technician 2nd Class
Joseph Melchor, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile
destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), climbs the mast of the Paul
Hamilton to perform pre-deployment maintenance on the International
Maritime Satellite (INMARSAT) system. Paul Hamilton and her crew are
currently making preparations to deploy as a member of the USS John C.
Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group. Stennis and its strike group are
scheduled to enter 5th Fleet's area of operation and provide support to
U.S. and coalition forces operating there.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E.
Foehl (RELEASED)
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