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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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Photo description

Photo Date
Jan. 12, 2009
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John K. Hamilton
Caption Writer
Oscar Sosa
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LPD 17
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
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