020625-N-4374S-011 Arabian Gulf (June 25, 2002) -- The Navy destroyer USS Cushing (DD 985) conducts a inspection of a merchant vessel suspected of transporting illegal cargo. Boarding teams have been conducting Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) to search for contraband cargo aboard merchant ships in the area in support of UN sanctions against Iraq in accordance with Operation Southern Watch, while serving additional duties to combat terrorism in support of Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg. (RELEASED) US Navy 020625-N-4374S-011 N


020625-N-4374S-011 Arabian Gulf (June 25, 2002) -- The Navy destroyer USS Cushing (DD 985) conducts a inspection of a merchant vessel suspected of transporting illegal cargo. Boarding teams have been conducting Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) to search for contraband cargo aboard merchant ships in the area in support of UN sanctions against Iraq in accordance with Operation Southern Watch, while serving additional duties to combat terrorism in support of Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg. (RELEASED) US Navy 020625-N-4374S-011 Navy destroyer inspects merchant vessel in the Arabian Gulf


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