This Is What I Think.

Friday, October 12, 2007

USS Stark (FFG-31)

























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A geyser of water rises into the air following the detonation of a submerged mine by members of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.





























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Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six detonate a dummy mine during a mine countermeasures exercise with USS Gladiator (MCM 11) while under way in the Arabian Sea Aug. 27, 2007. Gladiator is participating in mine countermeasure exercises with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Patterson II) (Released)





























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A close-up view of the crack in the starboard weather deck of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988. The cables are part of damage control efforts to keep the crack from spreading

Camera Operator: PH2 RUDY D. PAHOYO

Date Shot: 15 Apr 1988


















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A photographer records the damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs.



















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A view looking through the hole in the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs.



















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Guests and naval personnel attend the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58).

Camera Operator: PH2 K. THARPE

Date Shot: 12 Apr 1986



















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A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) listing to port after being struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile.



















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A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) after it was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile.





























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A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) listing to port after being struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile.



















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A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf.



















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A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf.