0706043038W-089 PERSIAN GULF (June 4, 2007) - The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, follows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS O'Kane (DDG 77) during an exercise that tests the strike group's ability to defend itself against small boat attacks. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is participating in Expeditionary Strike Force Exercise consisting of three Strike Groups; the John C. Stennis Strike Group, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. Navy

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