060608-N-4014G-262 Norfolk, Va. (June 8, 2006) - Carolyn Thompson waves Texan and American flags as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) deploys with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The ESG consists of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the amphibious transport ship USS Nashville (LPD 13), the guided missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) - all home ported in Norfolk, Va.; the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) - homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.; the attack submarine USS Al
060608-N-4014G-262 Norfolk, Va. (June 8, 2006) - Carolyn Thompson waves Texan and American flags as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) deploys with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The ESG consists of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the amphibious transport ship USS Nashville (LPD 13), the guided missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) - all home ported in Norfolk, Va.; the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) - homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.; the attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) - home ported at Naval Station Groton, Conn.; and the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) - home ported in Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is comprised of its command element, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines; Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 365, and the MEU Service Support Group 24, all homeported at Camp Lejeune, The Iwo Jima ESG has deployed for six months to conduct maritime security operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Patrick Gearhiser (RELEASED) US Navy 060608-N-4014G-262 Carolyn Thompson waves Texan and American flags as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) deploys with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va
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