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Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (June 8, 2006) - Sailors aboard USS Cole (DDG 67) haul in
mooring lines to get the ship underway as part of the Iwo Jima
Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Cole will deploy 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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