The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf departs Naval Station Norfolk to participate in the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise. COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming deployment. The Iwo Jima ESG is made up of Vella Gulf; the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima; the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall; the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage; all homeported at Norfolk, Va; the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt, homeported at Mayport, Fla; and the fast-attack submarine USS Hartford homeported at Groton, Conn.
Date Taken: | 07.08.2008 |
Date Posted: | 07.11.2008 11:57 |
Photo ID: | 102234 |
VIRIN: | 080708-N-3392P-027 |
Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
Size: | 1.97 MB |
Location: | USNORTHCOM, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 56 |
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