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Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (June 8, 2006) -- USS Cole is pushed away from the pier by
a tug boat as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).
Cole deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG).
The ESG consists of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7),
the amphibious transport ship USS Nashville (LPD 13), the guided
missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) - all
home ported in Norfolk, Va.; the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine
Sea (CG 58) - homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.; the attack
submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) - home ported at Naval Station
Groton, Conn.; and the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) -
home ported in Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. The
24th
Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is comprised of its command element,
1st Battalion, 8th Marines; Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 365, and
the MEU Service Support Group 24, all homeported at Camp Lejeune,
N.C. The Iwo Jima ESG has deployed for six months to conduct
maritime security operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Joshua Glassburn (RELEASED)
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