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SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013)1 of 4

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs San Diego Bay for a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. Freedom will demonstrate her operational capabilities and allow the Navy to evaluate crew rotation and maintenance plans. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Walker-Singh (Released) 130301-N-DG226-072

SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2013)2 of 4

A Sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) spends time with his family before his departure on a deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. Freedom will demonstrate her operational capabilities and allow the Navy to evaluate crew rotation and maintenance plans. LCS platforms are designed to employ modular mission packages that can be configured for three separate purposes: surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare or mine countermeasures. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin (Released) 130301-N-BC134-155

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013)3 of 4

A catapult and arresting gear officer signals for the launch of an EA-6B Prowler from the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate (Released) 130228-N-OY799-058

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 28, 2013)4 of 4

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a football to a Sailor aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a USO-sponsored visit led by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James Winnefeld. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate (Released) 130228-N-OY799-565