CG : Ticonderoga Class cruiser

The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) leads the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Curtis (FFG 38) and the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) in formation off the coast of Southern California on Nov. 12, 2007. The three ships, along with the rest of Carrier Strike Group 9, are participating in a composite training unit exercise. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Geoffrey Lewis, U.S. Navy. (Released)


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58 ) sails in formation with the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group during a transit of the Atlantic Ocean.

Photos © U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Steinhour)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58 ) receives fuel from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) during a replenishment at sea. Philippine Sea is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security coordination efforts.

Photo © U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mandy Hunsucker)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 6, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) holds position in formation during Exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008 (KR/FE 08 ). Princeton is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group participating in KR/FE 08, an annual joint exercise involving forces from the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Photo © U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Pol Sebastian Gocong)

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SOUDA BAY, Crete (March 13, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58 ) arrives in Souda Harbor for a port visit. The Ticonderoga-class cruiser and her crew of nearly 400 personnel departed from Mayport, FL in mid-February on a regular six month deployment. Philippine Sea is deployed with the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security coordination efforts.

Photos © U.S. Navy (by Paul Farley)

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SOUDA BAY, Crete (March 14, 2008) The guided-missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56), left, and the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58 ) moored side-by-side at the Marathi NATO Pier Facility for a port visit. The Ticonderoga-class cruisers are deployed with the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security coordination efforts.

Photo © U.S. Navy (by Paul Farley)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 18, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) transits the Mediterranean Sea supporting maritime security operations. San Jacinto is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo © U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Coleman Thompson)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) steams off the coast of Florida. Leyte Gulf is currently conducting group sail operations.

Photos © U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael D. Cole)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) steams off the coast of Florida. Monterey is conducting group sail operations.

Photo © U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael D. Cole)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) fires a Harpoon anti-ship missile during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime exercise. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 13, 2008) The crew of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) pose for a group photo on the forecastle. Chancellorsville set up the group photo and flew the ship's battle flag in honor of the U.S. Navy's 233rd birthday. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity.

Photo © U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 12, 2008) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) is in dry dock during a dry dock selective restricted availability. Shiloh is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15.

Photo U.S. Navy (by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Reckard)

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