Caption:
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 12, 2009) -- The amphibious transport dock ship USS
San Antonio (LPD 17) transits the Gulf of Aden to serve as command ship
for Combined Task Force (CTF) 151. The task force conducts
counter-piracy operations in and around the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea,
Indian Ocean and the Red Sea and was established to create a lawful
maritime order and develop security in the maritime
environment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton (Released)
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