Enterprise Strike Group Begins Operations in the Arabian Gulf

CUSNC,NAVY.MIL ^ | Journalist Seaman N.C. Kaylor

[SandRat]

USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group began conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Arabian Gulf today, June 6, as part of a routine rotation of maritime forces.

USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is the flagship for Commander, Strike Group (CSG) 12 and is also home to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2. Other ships in the strike group include guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47), and supply ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6). The strike group arrived in the 5 th Fleet area of operations on May 29, when they transited the Suez Canal.

While in the region, the strike group will conduct flight operations in support of ground troops in Iraq, conduct various training exercises with coalition partners, and MSO.

MSO 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. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.

“'Ready on Arrival' has been Enterprise's motto for 45 years,” said Capt. Larry Rice, Enterprise's commanding officer. “This deployment is no exception. Enterprise stands ready to contribute to regional stability and security cooperation with our coalition and regional partners.”

Enterprise departed from its Norfolk, Va. homeport May 2 and is part of a routine rotation of U.S. maritime forces in the 5 th Fleet area of operations.

[SandRat]

Suez Canal, Egypt (May 29, 2006) - The superstructure of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes under the Mubarak Peace Bridge along the ship's transit from the Mediterranean Sea to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility in the Red Sea via the Suez Canal. The Enterprise Carrier Strike group is on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. While in the 5th Fleet, Enterprise and its crew of more than 5,500 Sailors and Marines will conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO), routine flight operations and training in support of the United States and coalition nations' commitment to regional stability and security cooperation.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Milosz Reterski (RELEASED)

[SandRat]

ENTERPRISE!!!

LAUNCH AIRCRAFT!!!!

[Parley Baer]

I helped launch many a plane off the flight deck of the Entreprise. That was in the late 60's and another war. I was with VF-96 at the time.

[samadams2000]

Lets hope that captain is a whip cracker. No mistakes boys.

[El Gato]

Admiral, it's the Enterprise!

First Nuclear Powered Carrier, One of Kind (Only ship of her class) and still going strong. She's also the world's longest warship.