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Caption:
San Diego, Calif. (May 27, 2004) -- A Tug boat pushes the amphibious
assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) away from the pier as it deploys
to the Western Pacific and Central Command Area of Responsibility
(AOR). 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 Expeditionary Strike Group Three (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 Draftsman 3rd Class Ernestine Gamble (RELEASED)
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