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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
 Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CG 49
Other Visible Equipment
 USS John S. McCain (DDG 56)
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Towing operations