Caption:
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Apr. 30, 2004) -- The guided missile
frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55) departs the pier to join the guided missile
destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61) and USS Ross (DDG 71) in support of the
global war on terrorism. As an independent Surface Strike Group (SSG),
Ramage, Ross and Elrod will participate in regional exercises with
allies, make diplomatic port calls and respond to any contingency
including those associated with the ongoing war on terrorism. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Greg Roberts. (RELEASED)
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