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Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 9, 2008) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan
(DDG 72) steams near the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61)
during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) composite unit
training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training
environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its
upcoming scheduled deployment. The Iwo Jima ESG is made up of Ramage;
the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72); the amphibious
assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7); the amphibious transport dock ship
USS San Antonio (LPD 17); the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter
Hall (LSD 50); all homeported at Norfolk, Va.; the guided-missile
destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), homeported at Mayport, Fla.; and the
fast-attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768), homeported at Groton,
Conn. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason
R. Zalasky (RELEASED)
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