130521-N-YR391-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2013) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) fires a surface to air intercept missile from it's Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launcher while off the coast of California during a live-fire exercise. New Orleans is underway conducting a certification in preparation to deploy to the 5th Fleet and 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger ) USS New Orleans (LPD-18) launches RIM-116 missile 2013

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