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Caption:

At sea with USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) Oct. 16, 2002 -- Crewmembers from the guided missile cruiser conduct Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) training in the Atlantic Ocean.  MIO operations are performed by specially-trained personnel who board and inspect vessels to ensure they are in accordance with U.N. resolutions and to prevent transportation of illegal cargo.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Aron Tayl.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 October 16, 2002
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Aron Tayl
Caption Writer
 LCDR P."C" Jensen, Dep. Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CG 51
Other Visible Equipment
 RHIB
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Not available