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050720-N-8921O-001 Whidbey Island, Wash. (July 20, 2005) - Sailors assigned to the Ohio-class fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) spell out the word “Fifty” as they return to Naval Base Kitsap in the Navy Region Northwest . Pennsylvania has just completed its 50th Patrol at sea and a significant moment in history for the submarine. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Otsen (RELEASED)

050719-N-4374S-004 Caribbean Sea (July 19, 2005) - The guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) fires a training round from an MK-45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun during a live fire exercise in the Caribbean Sea. Thomas S. Gates is part of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase off the coasts of Colombia. The Colombian Navy in this year's UNITAS Pacific Phase hosts Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the United States. During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg (RELEASED)

050719-N-5248R-006 Atlantic Ocean (July 19, 2005) - A Sailor observes an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the “Bear Aces” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Four (VAW-124), as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The “Bear Aces” are embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt as part of Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). Roosevelt is currently underway for Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. JTFEX is the culmination of training and final preparation for deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Sheldon Rowley (RELEASED)