030303-N-3235P-503 At sea aboard USS San Jacinto (CG 56) Mar. 3, 2003 -- A topside view of the forward MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) aboard the guided missile cruiser. The MK 41 is a fixed, vertical, multi-missile storage and firing system that allows Navy vessels significantly increased firepower. San Jacinto is on deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass. (RELEASED) US Navy 030303-N-3235P-503 A topside view of the forward MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) aboard the guided missile cruiser USS

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030303-N-3235P-503 At sea aboard USS San Jacinto (CG 56) Mar. 3, 2003 -- A topside view of the forward MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) aboard the guided missile cruiser. The MK 41 is a fixed, vertical, multi-missile storage and firing system that allows Navy vessels significantly increased firepower. San Jacinto is on deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass. (RELEASED) US Navy 030303-N-3235P-503 A topside view of the forward MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) aboard the guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56)

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