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070221-N-4657D-002 Luanda, Angola (Feb. 21, 2007) Gunners Mate Seaman Randall Chambers practices weapons handling and ship boarding tactics with an Angolan sailor aboard guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59). In conjunction with Kauffman's port visit to Luanda, the training is part of a U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa initiative to improve maritime security by helping African partners build core competencies and capability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Dallas (RELEASED)
070217-N-0490C-002 Arabian Sea (Feb. 17, 2007) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) steams through the Arabian Sea. Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras (RELEASED)
070220-N-8446A-012 Arabian Sea (Feb. 20, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three One (VFA-131) launches from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Travis Alston (RELEASED)
070216-N-3729H-102 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 16, 2007) - Two E-2C Hawkeyes assigned to the "Golden Hawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Two (VAW-112) fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG) is currently on deployment to promote peace, regional cooperation and stability in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)