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Caption:
Persian Gulf (July 19, 2005) -- The Osprey-class mine hunter USS Raven
(MHC 61) conducts Surface Action Group operations during exercise
Nautical Union. Nautical Union is a joint exercise directed through
Commander Destroyer Squadron Five Zero (COMDESRON 50) between the U.S.
and coalition forces. Nautical Union operations include conducting
Maritime Security Operations (MSO) training, air defense, anti
submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, electronic
warfare, replenishment at sea (RAS) and command and control. Maritime
Security Operations (MSO) set the conditions for security and stability
in the maritime environment as well as complements the
counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate 1st class Robert R. McRill (RELEASED)
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