041009-N-2379C-070 San Francisco Bay, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2004) - Gunner's Mate Seaman William Sanders, of San Jose, Calif., fires a 40mm Saluting Battery from the signal bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Canadian and ships sailed into the San Francisco Bay area to celebrate Fleet Week. San Francisco Fleet Week is a unique opportunity to share with the American public what todayÕs sea services are all about. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen visit San Francisco during the annual four-day event. Navy by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Ryan G. C

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041009-N-2379C-070 San Francisco Bay, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2004) - Gunner's Mate Seaman William Sanders, of San Jose, Calif., fires a 40mm Saluting Battery from the signal bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Canadian and ships sailed into the San Francisco Bay area to celebrate Fleet Week. San Francisco Fleet Week is a unique opportunity to share with the American public what todayÕs sea services are all about. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen visit San Francisco during the annual four-day event. Navy by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Ryan G. Child (RELEASED) US Navy 041009-N-2379C-070 Gunner's Mate Seaman William Sanders, of San Jose, Calif., fires a 40mm Saluting Battery from the signal bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1)

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