George Washington Carrier Strike Group patrols western Pacific [Image 6 of 11]

USS COWPENS (CG 63), AT SEA

10.07.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Kelly 

U.S. Navy           

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Elsi Gonzalez and other sailors man the rails aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) as the ship enters port. Cowpens is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group based out of Yokosuka, Japan, and is conducting a patrol of the western Pacific in support of regional security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom, and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly)

• Date Taken: 10.07.2012
• Date Posted: 10.11.2012 06:49
• Photo ID: 719566
• VIRIN: 121007-N-TX154-337
• Resolution: 4256x2832
• Size: 1.6 MB
• Location: USS COWPENS (CG 63), AT SEA