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Caption:
JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (July 4, 2007) -- Sailors aboard dock
landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) raise flags and pennants in
preparation for dress ship as part of a 4th of July celebration.
Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group
(ESG) and is in Jebel Ali for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard
ESG is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and will be
conducting maritime operations. U.S. and coalition forces conduct
maritime operations to help set the conditions for security and
stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the
counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Williams
(RELEASED)
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