Combat Camera: USS Rushmore Celebrates the 4th in UAE

JEBEL ALI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (July 4, 2007) Seaman Sheila Castaneda and Petty Officer 2nd Class Shane Smith raise the Ensign during morning colors aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on Independence Day. The Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and is in Jebel Ali for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard ESG is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations and will be conducting maritime operations. U.S. and coalition forces conduct maritime operations to help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Williams)

USS Rushmore (LSD 47) raises flags and pennants in preparation for "dress ship" as part of a 4th of July celebration. The Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and is in Jebel Ali for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard ESG is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations and will be conducting maritime operations. U.S. and coalition forces conduct maritime operations to help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Williams)

Seaman Sheila Castaneda and Petty Officer 2nd Class Shane Smith raise the Ensign during morning colors aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on Independence Day. The Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and is in Jebel Ali for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard ESG is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations and will be conducting maritime operations. U.S. and coalition forces conduct maritime operations to help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Williams)

Quartermasters aboard the USS Rushmore raise flags and pennants in preparation for "dress ship" as part of a 4th of July celebration. The Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and is in Jebel Ali for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard ESG is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations and will be conducting maritime operations. U.S. and coalition forces conduct maritime operations to help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Williams)

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