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Caption:
San Diego, Calif. (May 27, 2004) -- The amphibious assault ship USS
Belleau Wood (LHA 3) pulls away from the pier at Naval Station San
Diego. More than 5,000 Sailors and Marines embarked with the Belleau
Wood Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) deployed to the Western
Pacific and Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR) in support of
the global war on terrorism (GWOT). Belleau Wood, amphibious transport
dock USS Denver (LPD 9) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock
(LSD 45) departed San Diego today in support of the global war on
terrorism (GWOT). The remainder of ESG-3, cruiser USS Moblie Bay (CG
53), guided missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88), USS Hopper (DDG 70)
and fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) will depart in June
2004. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Bradley J.
Sapp. (RELEASED)
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