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Caption:
Norfolk, Va. (May 16, 2005) -- The guided missile frigate USS Hawes
(FFG 53) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va., for a regularly scheduled
deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. As a Surface
Strike Group (SSG), Hawes, USS Mahan (DDG 72) and USS Mitscher (DDG 57)
will participate in regional exercises with allies, conduct diplomatic
port calls and respond to any contingency including those associated
with the ongoing war on terrorism. The SSG can operate independently or
in conjunction with other maritime forces. It is designed to be a
flexible group that will provide presence with a purpose and strike
power to support joint and allied forces afloat and ashore. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Greg Roberts (RELEASED)
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