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Caption:
Persian Gulf (July 19, 2005) -- The guided missile cruiser USS
Philippine Sea (CG 58 conducts Surface Action Group operations during
exercise Nautical Union. Nautical Union is a joint exercise directed
through Commander Destroyer Squadron Five Zero (COMDESRON 50) between
the U.S. and coalition forces. Nautical Union operations include
conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) training, air defense,
anti submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures,
electronic warfare, replenishment at sea (RAS), and command and
control. Maritime Security Operations (MSO) set the conditions for
security and stability in the maritime environment as well as
complements the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional
nations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st class Robert R.
McRill (RELEASED)
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