111029-N-XQ375-442 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 29, 2011) Logistics Specialist Seaman Kenneth Butts, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Nelson Felix observe the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) as the two ships transit the Strait of Hormuz. Mitscher is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released) US Navy 111029-N-XQ375-442 L

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111029-N-XQ375-442 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 29, 2011) Logistics Specialist Seaman Kenneth Butts, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Nelson Felix observe the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) as the two ships transit the Strait of Hormuz. Mitscher is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released) US Navy 111029-N-XQ375-442 Logistics Specialist Seaman Kenneth Butts, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Nelson Felix observe the multipurpos

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