Maritime Security Operations [Image 5 of 5]

ABOARD USS JOHN C. STENNIS, AT SEA

11.30.1999

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Navy           

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 69), and amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transit the Gulf of Oman. These ships along with USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Preble (DDG 88), USS O'Kane (DDG 77), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Denver (LPD 9) and USS Russell (DDG 59) are part of three different strike groups: John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. All three strike groups are deployed in support of maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde)

• Date Taken: 11.30.1999
• Date Posted: 05.31.2007 13:48
• Photo ID: 45678
• VIRIN: 070522-N-3729H-079
• Resolution: 3000x1993
• Size: 770.04 KB
• Location: ABOARD USS JOHN C. STENNIS, AT SEA