070522-N-7883G-023 QINGDAO, China (May 22, 2007) - Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) man the rails as the ship pulls into Qingdao, China. This port call will provide Sailors aboard Stethem a chance for cultural exchanges and meet their counterparts in the People's Liberation Army Navy. Stethem operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED) US Navy 070522-N-7883G-023 Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) man the rails as the ship pulls into Qingdao, China

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