050706-N-0401E-004 Mombasa, Kenya (July 6, 2005) – The guided missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) pulls into the port of Mombasa, Kenya for an overnight port call. The visit marks the first time a ship has visited Mombasa since 1999. The visit marks the first time a Naval ship has visited Mombasa since 1999. Gonzalez is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group and is participating in coalition maritime security operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as
050706-N-0401E-004 Mombasa, Kenya (July 6, 2005) – The guided missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) pulls into the port of Mombasa, Kenya for an overnight port call. The visit marks the first time a ship has visited Mombasa since 1999. The visit marks the first time a Naval ship has visited Mombasa since 1999. Gonzalez is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group and is participating in coalition maritime security operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as an avenue of attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Wes Eplen (RELEASED) US Navy 050706-N-0401E-004 The guided missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) pulls into the port of Mombasa, Kenya for an overnight port call
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