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Caption:
Persian Gulf (Feb. 19, 2006) -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS
Carter Hall (LSD 50) breaks away following a replenishment at sea (RAS)
with the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Bayleaf (A 109) as the
USS Nassau (LHA 4) sails behind. Carter Hall and Nassau are
currently on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime
security operations (MSO). MSO sets the conditions for security and
stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the
counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO also
deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a
venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael J. Sandberg
(RELEASED)
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