040617-N-7615S-036 San Diego, Calif. (Jun. 17, 2004) Ð The guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) prepares to depart for a six-month deployment. Mobile Bay is part of the Belleau Wood Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Bella Wood ESG is comprised of three amphibious warships Belleau Wood, amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), along with the guided missile destroyers USS Hopper (DDG 70) and USS Preble (DDG 88) and fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 772). Bella Wood ESG surface force combines with elements of the special
040617-N-7615S-036 San Diego, Calif. (Jun. 17, 2004) Ð The guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) prepares to depart for a six-month deployment. Mobile Bay is part of the Belleau Wood Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Bella Wood ESG is comprised of three amphibious warships Belleau Wood, amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), along with the guided missile destroyers USS Hopper (DDG 70) and USS Preble (DDG 88) and fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 772). Bella Wood ESG surface force combines with elements of the special operations capable 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to produce a national defense asset capable of conducting sustained combat operations and humanitarian assistance from sea or shore. Bella Wood ESG is currently deployed in support of the global war on terrorism. Naval photo by PhotographerÕs Mate Airman Danielle Sosa (RELEASED) US Navy 040617-N-7615S-036 The guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) prepares to depart for a six-month deployment. Mobile Bay is part of the Belleau Wood Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)
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