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Caption:
At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 24, 2002 -- The
guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) pulls along side
USS Roosevelt for training operations. Guided missile cruisers
perform primarily in a Battle Force role. These ships are multi-mission
surface combatants capable of supporting carrier battle groups,
amphibious forces, or operating independently and serving as flagships
of surface action groups. Due to their extensive combat
capability, these ships have been designated as Battle Force Capable
(BFC) units. The cruisers are equipped with "Tomahawk" long range
strike mission capability. The Vella Gulf is part of the
Roosevelt Battle Group deployed in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Amy
DelaTorres. (RELEASED)
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