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Caption:

At sea aboard USS San Jacinto (CG 56) Mar. 3, 2003 -- A topside view of the forward MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) aboard the guided missile cruiser.  The MK 41 is a fixed, vertical, multi-missile storage and firing system that allows Navy vessels significantly increased firepower.  San Jacinto is on deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 March 3, 2003
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass
Caption Writer
 PH2 R. Rubio, NVNS Staff
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CG 56
Other Visible Equipment
 MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) (forward mount)
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Close up view of missile hatches