SAN FRANCISCO BAY (Oct. 9, 2012) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge at the end of San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week was held Oct. 3-8 and brought more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from four ships to San Francisco 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


SAN FRANCISCO BAY (Oct. 9, 2012) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge at the end of San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week was held Oct. 3-8 and brought more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from four ships to San Francisco 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) 121009-N-SK590-351 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors and Marines man the rails.


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