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The SWO Picture Gallery for those so inclined

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091214-N-3666S-035 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 14, 2009) Kahu Ray Ganotise performs a traditional Hawaiian blessing while Cmdr. Michael McCartney, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), looks on during an adoption ceremony hosted by Navy League Honolulu Council (NLHC) aboard the ship's flight deck. The ceremony was held to formally recognize the partnership between Chung-Hoon and NLHC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup/Released)
 
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091208-N-5812W-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2009) Sonar Technicians aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) monitor sonar equipment during the Southeastern Anti-Submarine Warfare Integrated Training Initiative. The Sailors are remaining alert for signs of marine mammals as well as for submarine activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sunday Williams/Released)
 
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091216-N-5538K-023 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 16, 2009) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) moors in a dry-dock at SSK Shipyard in Sasebo, Japan. Denver is undergoing repair on a rudder damaged during the 2009 fall patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)
 
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091208-N-5812W-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2009) Sonar Technicians aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) monitor sonar equipment during the Southeastern Anti-Submarine Warfare Integrated Training Initiative. The Sailors are remaining alert for signs of marine mammals as well as for submarine activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sunday Williams/Released)
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Hmm...I was always told the sonar screens were classified when on.
 
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091218-N-8421M-047 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 18, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) operates in the North Arabian Sea supporting Operation Enduring Freedom with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil/Released)
 
Last of the T-AFS Fleet Auxiliary Force retires

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091218-N-7498L-308 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 18, 2009) Capt. Jerome Hamel‚ commander of Sealift Logistics Command Pacific, signs his name as a witness to the decommissioning ceremony of the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7). San Jose is the last of eight combat stores ships to deactivate from the Military Sealift Command Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force whose primary mission is to delivery food, fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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091218-N-7498L-135 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 18, 2009) Capt. Keith Walzak, the master of the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7) speaks to the crew during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. San Jose is the last of eight combat stores ships to deactivate from the Military Sealift Command Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force whose primary mission is to delivery food, fuel and supplies to U.S. Navy ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

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090909-N-5345W-041 PERSIAN GULF (Sept. 9, 2009) An SA-330 Puma helicopter lifts a load of stores from the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7) during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)
 
DESRON 21 Change of Command

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091218-N-1011K-195 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 18, 2009) Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier, vice commander of Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Command, renders a salute to the side boys at the change of command ceremony for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21. (U.S. Navy photo by Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Kelly/Released)
 
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091019-N-2638R-002 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 19, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) is in dry dock at Fleet Activities Yokosuka during a scheduled dry-dock selective restricted availability. John S. McCain is one of seven ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is permanently forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Reckard/Released)
 
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091218-N-1011K-195 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 18, 2009) Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier, vice commander of Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Command, renders a salute to the side boys at the change of command ceremony for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21. (U.S. Navy photo by Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Kelly/Released)
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I was in DESRON 21 about 4 Commadores ago.
 
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091217-N-0569T-042 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 17, 2009) Ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity. A panel of judges visited each ship to determine the best display. The winner in the large division was the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in the medium division the guided-missle destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) and in the small division the guided-missile frigate USS Jarret (FFG 33). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel J. Taylor/Released)
 
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091107-N-0890S-453 CARIBBEAN SEA (Nov. 7, 2009) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits the Caribbean Sea. Wasp is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 and embarked Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SCMAGTF). Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart/Released)
 
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091222-N-2564M-106 NORFOLK (Dec. 22, 2009) Rear Adm. Michelle Howard, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group Two, commends the crew of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during ship's return to Norfolk after a three-month deployment in the Southern Command area of responsibility supporting Southern Partnership Station-Amphib. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrew McCord/Released)
 
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