100921-N-9950J-060 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 21, 2010) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) launches a RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missile from the ship's forward missile launcher during a live-fire missile exercise. Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Valiant Shield 2010, a joint military exercise in the western Pacific Ocean. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released) US Navy 100921-N-9950J-060 The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) launches a RIM-7P Sea Sp

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100921-N-9950J-060 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 21, 2010) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) launches a RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missile from the ship's forward missile launcher during a live-fire missile exercise. Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Valiant Shield 2010, a joint military exercise in the western Pacific Ocean. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released) US Navy 100921-N-9950J-060 The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) launches a RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missile from the ship's for

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