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Starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) underway in heavy seas during Exercise BALTOPS '85

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Egnor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

An RIM-66 Standard missile on a Mark-13 Mod-4 launcher on the bow of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40). The HALYBURTON is participating in Exercise BALTOPS '85. In the background is the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Russ Egnor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Mrs. J. Denton, sponsor, breaks champagne across the bow of the guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Looking on are (L-R): Sen. J. Denton Jr., R-Als., Mr. J. St. Pe', president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; M. Denton, maid of honor; Mrs. M. McPhillips, matron of honor; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command

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A starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53) and guests attending the ships christening ceremony

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Sen J. Denton Jr., R-Ala., speaks at the christening of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Behind him are (L-R): Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; CAPT. G. Dowell III, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair; Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Mr. Knecht,; Mr. J. St. Pe`; Jane Denton, sponsor; M. McPhillips, matron of honor; and Archbishop O. Lipscomb

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Commodore John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53)

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A joint Navy and Marine honor guard participates in the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). They are armed with M-14 rifles. Behind them is Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command, (left) and Sen. Jeremiah Denton Jr., R-Ala., (center)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released More

Members of the christening party attending the ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53) are (L-R): Mr. J. St. Pe'; Sen. J. Denton Jr., R-Ala., Miss E. Denton, maid of honor; Archbishop O. Lipscomb; Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; Mrs. M. McPhillips, matron of honor; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Capt. F. Whalen, prospective commanding officer of the MOBILE BAY

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CAPT. George W. Dowell III, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair, Pascagoula, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53)

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Mrs. Jane M. Denton, sponsor, and Sen. Jermiah H. Denton Jr., R-Ala., principal speaker, stand during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53)

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Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb gives the invocation during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53)

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Sen. Jeremiah H. Denton Jr., R-Ala., delivers the principal address during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53)

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Mr. Jerry St. Pe', president of Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53)

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Mrs. Jane M. Denton, sponsor (center) speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). She is accompanied by Mrs. Madeleine M. McPhillips, matron of honor (left), and Miss Mary Elizabeth Denton, maid of honor

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With her husband, Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. (R-Als.), lending a hand, Mrs. Jane Maury Denton smashes the traditional champagne bottle across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53), during the ship's christening. Applauding the couple are Mary Elizabeth Denton (right), maid of honor, and Jerry St. Pe` (second from right), Vice President of Litton and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53)

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Crewman aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) man the rails during the arrival of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47)

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A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) arriving in port

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High oblique view of Naval Base Guantanamo Bay looking southwest. Vessels in port include (left to right) the guided missile destroyer USS DALGREN (DDG-43) and a Spruance class destroyer moored at pier L, the guided missile destroyer USS FARRAGUT (DDG-37) moored at pier A and the guided missile cruiser USS WAINRIGHT (CG-28) and the Venezuelan frigate GENERAL SOUBLETTE (F-24) moored at wharf B

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High oblique view of Naval Base Guantanamo Bay looking north. The Venezuelan frigate GENERAL SOUBLETTE, F-24, and the guided missile cruiser USS WAINRIGHT (CG-28) are moored at Wharf B. The guided missile destroyer USS FARRAGUT, DDG 37, is moored at Pier A and a Spruance class destroyer and the guided missile destroyer USS DALGREN, DDG 43, are moored at Pier L

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Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship returns to port. The IOWA is returning from a three month deployment to the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic. The guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) is underway in the background

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Bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser Mobile Bay (CG-53) under construction

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Starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG_53)being moved to an out fitting pier by the tubboat MABEL COLLE. In the background is the Aegis guided missile cruiser BUNKER HILL (CG-52)

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An aerial starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) and its battle group underway. Clockwise from bottom: USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG-24), USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089), USS SCOTT (DDG-995), USS MONONGAHELA (AO-178), USS MOUNT BAKER (AE-34), USS BIDDLE (CG-34), USS CAPODANNO (FF-1093), and USS SARATOGA (CV-60)

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A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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An elevated starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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An elevated starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Co. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An elevated bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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A bow-on view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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An elevated port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Co. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An elevated stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

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A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway during sea trials

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A view of the port side forward poppet on the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) prior to launching

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A view of the starboard side forward saddle on the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) prior to launching

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A view of the starboard side forward cradle on the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) prior to launching

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A view of the starboard side after poppet on the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) prior to launching

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An elevated port bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) on the ways the day before launching

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A view of the screws of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). The ship is on the ways the day before launching

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An elevated starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) on the ways the day before launching

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A stern view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) on the ways the day prior to launching

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Tugs assist the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) as it enters the Kennebec River during launching

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Anne Gates, sponsor, poses for a photo prior to the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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Posing for a photo during a reception following the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) are, left to right, Anne Gates, sponsor; William E. Haggett, president of Bath Iron Works Corp.; and Miss Sara C. Scott, maid of honor

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Sponsor Anne Gates breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow as she christens the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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The official party poses for a group photo prior to the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) on the Kennebec River after being launched. The ship is being assisted by four tugboats

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A distinguished guest speaks during the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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Sponsor Anne Gates and family attend a reception following the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). Retired Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., former chief of naval operations, is at the far left

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A low angle bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) sliding down the ways during launching

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Vice Adm. William H. Rowden, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, left; Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, middle, and retired Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., former chief of naval operations, sit on the speakers platform during the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, presents a gift to Anne Gates, sponsor, during a reception following the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). William E. Haggett, president of Bath Iron Works Corp., looks on

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A bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) sliding down the ways during launching

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Anne Gates, sponsor, Miss Sara C. Scott, maid of honor, and Bath Iron Works Corp. President William E. Haggett pose for a photo prior to the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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Retired Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, former chief of naval operations, speaks during the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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Anne Gates, sponsor, and Miss Sara C. Scott, maid of honor, pose for a photo prior to the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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Attending the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) are, left to right, William E. Haggett, president of Bath Iron Works Corp.; Anne Gates, sponsor; Sara C. Scott, maid of honor; Sen. Richard S. Cohen, R-Maine; and Gov. George Mitchell of Maine

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William E. Haggett, president of Bath Iron Works Corp., speaks during the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

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A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) on the Kennebec River after being launched. The ship is being assisted by four tugboats

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The guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) enters the Kennebec River during launching

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A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser Valley Forge (CG-50) firing a missile from its forward Mark-26 launcher during sea trials.(Exact date unknown)

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Distinguished guests listen to speeches during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released More

William Howard Taft IV, deputy secretary of defense, delivers the keynote address during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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Adm. James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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Rep. Trent Lott, R-Miss., speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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An honor guard is inspected by William Howard Taft IV, deputy secretary of defense, left, and LT. Linas M. Ploplys, commander of the honor guard, right, during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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Distinguished guests listen to speeches during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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CAPT. T.C. Lockhart assumes command of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

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CAPT. T.C. Lockhart, commanding officer of the guided missile cruiser of USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony

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Rear Adm. John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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A joint services color guard stands at attention during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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Gerald St. Pe', president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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The ship's crew man the ship during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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Adm. William H. Rowden, commander, Naval Sea Systems, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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A bagpipe player performs during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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The ship's crew prepares to man the ship during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

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A starboard bow view of the guided missle cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

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The ship's plaque from guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50), historical data plaque, and the plaque of the original USS Valley Forge

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The ship's plaque from guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORCE (CG-50)

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A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24)

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A memorial plaque aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52)

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A historical plaque aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52)

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A historical plaque aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52)

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A starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) underway

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A port bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) underway

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Officials attend the kneel laying of the guided missile cruiser CG-58. CAPT. Robert Sutton, the prospective commanding officer, is standing fourth from the right

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The guided missile cruiser BUNKER HILL (CG-52) test fires an RIM-66C SM-2 missile from the stern Mark 41 vertical launching system (VLS) during sea trials

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The guided missile cruiser BUNKER HILL (CG-52) test fires an RIM-66C SM-2 missile from the forward Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) during sea trials

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An aerial starboard quarter view of various U.S. Navy ships underway in formation. They are, foreground to background: the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48); the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989), second row, right; the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), center; the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974), left; and the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard quarter view of various U.S. Navy ships underway in formation. They are, foreground to background: the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48); the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989), second row, right; the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), center; the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974), left; and the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard bow view of the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989); the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), center; the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974), right; and the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48), background, underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port quarter view of the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989); left; the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), center; the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974), and the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48), right, underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the helicopter deck of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Conrad Curry Release Status: Released to Public More

A crewman aboard the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) looks through a pair of high-powered binoculars while standing watch

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A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) underway with its battle group during RimPac '86. From left to right are: the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48), the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS GRIDLEY (CG-21), the guided missile destroyer USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22), the guided missile cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) and the destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIM PAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lenardson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

A bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) underway with its battle group during RimPac '86. From left to right are: the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS GRIDLEY (CG-21), the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48), the destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973), the guided missile destroyer BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22) and the guided missile cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIM PAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lenardson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

A bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) underway with its battle group during Exercise RimPac '86. From left to right are: the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS GRIDLEY (CG-21), the guided missile frigate USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG-48), the destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973), the guided missile destroyer BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22) and the guided missile cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lenardson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More