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IN THE NORTH ARABIAN GULF
U. S. Navy ^ | April 20, 2003 | US Navy

Posted on 04/23/2003 5:12:34 PM PDT by Tank-FL

April 20, 2003 IN THE NORTH ARABIAN GULF

-- The amphibious assault ships of Task Force 51 come together in an unprecedented formation during operations in the North Arabian Gulf.

This marked the first time that six large deck amphibious ships from the East and West coasts have deployed together in one area of operations.

Led by the flag ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), the ships in the second row from bottom to top are USS Saipan (LHA 2) and USS Kearsarge (LHD 3); and the third row ships are USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Bataan (LHD 5) and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Commander, TaskForce 51 led Navy amphibious forces in the Arabian Gulf region during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The 32 ships of Task Force 51 composed the largest amphibious force assembled since the Inchon landing during the Korean War.

OIF is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein.


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KEYWORDS: marines; navy; shipmovement; taskforce51; usn; ussbataan; ussbonhommerichard; ussboxer; usskearsarge; usssaipan; usstarawa; waronterror
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To: Mariner
We could take France with that group:)

It would be massive overkill, though.

21 posted on 04/24/2003 1:30:17 PM PDT by Poohbah (Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of their women!)
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To: Mariner
Here you go. These are pics freeper bkwells sent and you can see the Tarawa's group. This was taken while they have been deployed for this current mission.

Clic on my FR homepage for a link to an entire thread on the Tarawa.

There you will find lots of pics on the last page, around the 380 posts.

22 posted on 04/24/2003 1:31:09 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: Tank-FL
Tank, along with the link to this thread, bkwells sent this photo of the 'Big Deck Formation' I'm sure he'd like me to post here.


23 posted on 04/24/2003 1:48:37 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: snippy_about_it
This is so beautifull. God Bless them all
24 posted on 04/24/2003 4:19:43 PM PDT by Tank-FL (Keep the Faith - GO VMI)
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To: snippy_about_it
Someone needs to send that pic to Kim Jong Ill.
25 posted on 04/24/2003 4:25:43 PM PDT by Ruger1099
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To: Tank-FL
I agree. It is indeed a wonderful sight to behold.
26 posted on 04/25/2003 9:42:11 AM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: Mariner
We could take France with that group

Yes, but then we would have to pick up all of their rifles. Plus, we would have to rule them for 10 years.

Just like invading Canada, it wouldn't be worth the effort.

5.56mm

27 posted on 04/25/2003 9:50:08 AM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: GATOR NAVY
In case you didn't see this view last week. :)
28 posted on 04/30/2003 11:46:10 AM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: snippy_about_it
Thanks for the ping. This is an awesome sight-I've never seen more than 2 together myself.
29 posted on 04/30/2003 5:27:26 PM PDT by GATOR NAVY
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