Photos of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower strike group departing

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120620-N-OV802-046 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Cmdr. David A. Bretz laughs during a media availability on the pier as Jason Dunham prepares to depart for its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-049 NORFOLK (June 20, 2012) Commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Cmdr. David A. Bretz talks with media on the pier as the ship makes preparations to get underway for its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-058 NORFOLK (June 20, 2012) Commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Cmdr. David A. Bretz speaks with media on the pier as the ship makes preparations to get underway for its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-082 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) prepares to get underway on its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-110 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Anthony Rodriguez removes a mooring line from a bitt as the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) prepares to get underway on its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-128 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Ship Serviceman Seaman Komla Sapey looks out while manning the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) as it prepares to get underway on its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-153 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) take down the flagstaff as the ship gets underway for its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-160 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) prepare to store flag staff as the ship gets underway for its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-168 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Officer in charge of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light (HSL) 42 Det 7 Lt. Cmdr. Mathew Chester gives a safety brief to sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) as they prepare to recover an SH-60B Sea Hawk. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-201 NORFOLK (June 20, 2012) An SH-60B Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light (HSL) 42 lands aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-218 NORFOLK, Va. (June 20, 2012) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Matthew Dunson prepares to chock an SH-60B Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light (HSL) 42 to the deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-249 NORFOLK (June 20, 2012) Sailors man the helm during special sea and anchor detail as the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) prepares gets underway on its maiden deployment. Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-295 YORKTOWN, Va. (June 20, 2012) Sailors guide a missile into the vertical launching system aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released) 120620-N-OV802-329 YORKTOWN, Va. (June 20, 2012) Sailors guide a missile into the vertical launching system aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). Jason Dunham is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Jason Dunham deployed as part of Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG), which includes CSG 8, USS Eisenhower (CVN69), guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the seven squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, and Destroyer Squadron Two Eight. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Jamieson/Released)