040527-N-0401G-026 San Diego, Calif. (May 27, 2004) – A Tug boat pushes the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) away from the pier as it deploys to the Western Pacific and Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Belleau Wood, amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) departed San Diego today in support of the global war on terrorism (GWOT). The remainder of Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3), cruiser USS Moblie Bay (CG 53), guided missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88), USS Hopper (DDG 70) and fast attack submar


040527-N-0401G-026 San Diego, Calif. (May 27, 2004) – A Tug boat pushes the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) away from the pier as it deploys to the Western Pacific and Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR). Belleau Wood, amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) departed San Diego today in support of the global war on terrorism (GWOT). The remainder of Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3), cruiser USS Moblie Bay (CG 53), guided missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88), USS Hopper (DDG 70) and fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) will depart in June 2004. Navy photo by Draftsman 3rd Class Ernestine Gamble (RELEASED) US Navy 040527-N-0401G-026 A Tug boat pushes the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) away from the pier


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