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Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 9, 2008) -- The Oliver Hazard Perry-class
guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) steams in the Atlantic
Ocean as part of 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 deployment. The Iwo Jima ESG is made up of
Ramage; the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7); the
amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17); the
guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72); 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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