The guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va., for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
Summary
Norfolk, Va. (May. 16, 2005) The guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va., for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. As a Surface Strike Group (SSG), Mahan, USS Hawes (FFG 53) and USS Mitscher (DDG 57) will participate in regional exercises with allies, conduct diplomatic port calls and respond to any contingency including those associated with the ongoing war on terrorism. The SSG can operate independently or in conjunction with other maritime forces. It is designed to be a flexible group that will provide presence with a purpose and strike power to support joint and allied forces afloat and ashore. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Greg Roberts File# 050516-N-3725R-002