SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2012) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) march in the Italian Heritage parade during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012 (SFFW 12). SFFW 12 is scheduled from Oct. 3-8 and brings more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from four ships to the city of San Francisco in order to highlight the personnel, technology and capabilities of the sea services. The Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting interests around the globe. Join the


SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2012) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) march in the Italian Heritage parade during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012 (SFFW 12). SFFW 12 is scheduled from Oct. 3-8 and brings more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from four ships to the city of San Francisco in order to highlight the personnel, technology and capabilities of the sea services. The Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released) 121007-N-SK590-476 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors march in parade.


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