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U.S. Navy Seaman Shamique Clarke, from Joliet, Illinois, operates a sliding padeye while aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 11, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dillon J. Sweeney)

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Veterans News: Local active duty veterans get assignments

Local veterans given assignments in the U.S. Navy:

U.S. Navy Seaman Shamique Clarke, from Joliet, Illinois, operates a sliding padeye while aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 11, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dillon J. Sweeney)
U.S. Navy Seaman Shamique Clarke, from Joliet, Illinois, operates a sliding padeye while aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 11, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dillon J. Sweeney)

 

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2019) Seaman Joe Reiss handles a line  aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Diffie)
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 8, 2019) Seaman Joe Reiss handles a line aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Diffie)


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