Capt. John P. Cordle, center, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto

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GULF OF ADEN (May 14, 2010) Capt. John P. Cordle, center, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), stands on the bridge as his vessel prepares to investigate suspected pirate activity. San Jacinto is part of Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

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