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Tribute to our Flag
U.S. Army Spc. Colby Richardson flexi cuffs an Iraqi man after he is identified as a possible vehicle-borne improvised explosive device maker during operations in Mosul, Iraq, June 5, 2007. Richardson is assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Quinton Russ (RELEASED)
070604-N-3038W-097 PERSIAN GULF (June 4, 2007) - The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, follows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS O'Kane (DDG 77) during an exercise that tests the strike group's ability to defend itself against small boat attacks. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is participating in Expeditionary Strike Force Exercise consisting of three Strike Groups; the John C. Stennis Strike Group, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)
070605-N-3642E-243 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 5, 2007) - Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter uses a remote device to bring the SEAL Insertion, Observation and Neutralization (SEALION) craft into port at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek. SEALION is a Technology Demonstrator craft for the U.S. Navy. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shawn P. Eklund (RELEASED)
070608-N-6106R-026 SANTA RITA, Guam (June 8, 2007) - USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) arrives at Naval Forces Marianas Support Activity, Guam, for a scheduled port visit. Kitty Hawk is on deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean and will be participating in exercises with other U.S. forces and various partners throughout Asia and Australia. Kitty Hawk is the Navy's only overseas-based aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen Rowe (RELEASED)
070604-N-4868G-007 PANAMA CITY, Fla. (June 4, 2007) - A U.S. Navy Diver attached to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 prepares a lift bag to salvage tires off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. MDSU-2 is conducting salvage operations in conjunction with U.S. Army Deep Sea Divers, and U.S. Coast Guard divers through the Innovative Readiness Training program. The goal of the salvage mission is to retrieve approximately two million tires. The tires were placed on the ocean floor in the 1970's to act as an artificial reef. However, coral would not stick to the rubber and the tires now present an environmental hazard. Salvage operations will continue for the next month then resume next year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jack Georges (RELEASED)
070528-N-5459S-004 BALTIC SEA (May 28, 2007) - Guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) approaches guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during a "Sail Pass" in the Baltic Sea. Mahan recently turned over duties to Normandy as the flagship for Rear Adm Michael K. Mahon, commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent J. Street (RELEASED)
