Vella Gulf Conducts Operations in the Gulf of Aden [Image 11 of 30]

GULF OF ADEN

05.12.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Waters 

Carrier Strike Group 10

200512-N-PI330-0098 GULF OF ADEN (May 12, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua McNair performs maintenance on a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) May 12, 2020. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and the three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Waters/Released)

• Date Taken: 05.12.2020
• Date Posted: 05.18.2020 20:12
• Photo ID: 6212610
• VIRIN: 200512-N-PI330-0098
• Resolution: 3978x2652
• Size: 1.44 MB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN