Preparing for the new year [Image 1 of 3]

PERSIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA

12.31.2008

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Starkey 

U.S. Navy           

Petty Officer 1st Class Angela Ramos and Seaman Geoffrey Carnero hang New Year's decorations in the hanger bay of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations. MSO help develop security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.

• Date Taken: 12.31.2008
• Date Posted: 05.10.2012 07:07
• Photo ID: 143663
• VIRIN: 081231-N-5681S-003
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 1.14 MB
• Location: PERSIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA