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Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (June 8, 2006) -- The guided missile destroyer USS
Bulkeley (DDG 84) prepares get underway for a six month deployment 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.
Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Lolita Lewis. (RELEASED)
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