070105-N-1713L-042 Norfolk, Va. (Jan. 5, 2007) - Sailors remove rat guards as the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepares to get underway from Naval Station Norfolk. The guided missile cruiser is part of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike group (ESG), which is deploying in support of the ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lolita Lewis (RELEASED) US Navy 070105-N-1713L-042 Sailors remove rat guards as the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepares to get underway from Naval Station Norfolk

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