070517-N-8102J-077 MAYPORT, Fla. (May 17, 2007) - Former USS Stark (FFG 31) crewmember Tim Martineau reads the names of the fallen Sailors during the tolling of the bell at the USS Stark 20-year anniversary memorial ceremony. May 17, 1987, Stark was on routine patrol in the Persian Gulf when two Iraqi missiles struck the ship killing 37 Sailors. Despite the severe damage inflicted, the heroic efforts of the Stark's crew saved the ship. Stark was later decommissioned in 1999. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toiete Jackson (RELEASED)
070517-N-6106R-029 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2007) - USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and guided missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) take on fuel from Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) in the western Pacific. Kitty Hawk is at sea after a four-month maintenance period in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen Rowe (RELEASED)
070517-N-3038W-040 ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2007) - During pre-fire inspection of the Close-In Weapons System (CIWS), Fire Controlman 3rd Class Erin Devries enters computer codes on the local control panel aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The CIWS is one of Stennis' self defense systems used to combat close-in air or surface threats. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)
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070517-N-0696M-006 NORFOLK, Va. (May 17, 2007) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes as he is piped through the sideboys during the arrival of the official party for the change of command ceremony on board USS Enterprise (CVN 65) for Commander, Fleet Forces Command (CFFC). Adm. Gary Roughead assumed command from Adm. John B. Nathman during the ceremony. CFFC is responsible for organizing, manning, training, and equipping Naval forces for assignment to combatant commanders as well as deterring, detecting, and defending against homeland maritime threat as well as articulate fleet warfighting and readiness requirements to the CNO. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley (RELEASED)
