Sept. 2, 2003 -- The guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) departs from its homeport of Mayport, Fla. to start work ups before her upcoming six-month deployment. Philippine Sea is part of the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Aaron Peterson (030902-N-5471P-005).

Persian Gulf. 19 July 2005 - USS Gunston Hall (LPD-44) (background), the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) (foreground), and Al Jawf class HMS Shaqra (MHC-422) (center) conduct Surface Action Group operations during exercise Nautical Union. Nautical Union is a joint exercise directed through Commander Destroyer Squadron Five Zero (COMDESRON 50) between the U.S. and coalition forces. Nautical Union operations include conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) training, air defense, anti submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, electronic warfare, replenishment at sea (RAS), and command and control. Maritime Security Operations (MSO) set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complements the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations.

US Navy photo # 050719-N-5526M-014 by PH1 Robert R. McRill.

Persian Gulf, 19 July 2005 - The guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) conducts Surface Action Group operations during exercise Nautical Union. Nautical Union is a joint exercise directed through Commander Destroyer Squadron Five Zero (COMDESRON 50) between the U.S. and coalition forces. Nautical Union operations include conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) training, air defense, anti submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, electronic warfare, replenishment at sea (RAS), and command and control. Maritime Security Operations (MSO) set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complements the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations.

U.S. Navy photo #050719-N-5526M-019 by Photographer's Mate 1st class Robert R. McRill.

MAYPORT, FL, 8 December 2006 - The guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) pulls into its homeport after a regularly scheduled six-month deployment. During the deployment, Philippine Sea sailed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of the global war terrorism. On arrival, the ship assumed flagship duties for Coalition Task Force 158 providing Maritime Security for the entire region.

U.S. Navy photo #061208-N-1550W-025 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams

MAYPORT, FL 8 December 2006 - The guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) pulls into its homeport after a regularly scheduled six-month deployment. During the deployment, Philippine Sea sailed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of the global war terrorism. On arrival, the ship assumed flagship duties for Coalition Task Force 158 providing Maritime Security for the entire region.

U.S. Navy photo #061208-N-1550W-017 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams

ATLANTIC OCEAN, 21 February 2008 - The guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) to take on fuel during a replenishment at sea. Philippine Sea is deployed with the Nassau Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

U.S. Navy photo #080221-N-0924R-076 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cory Rose.

ATLANTIC OCEAN, 25 February 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) sails in formation with the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group during a transit of the Atlantic Ocean.

U.S. Navy #080225-N-3165S-075 photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Steinhour.

ATLANTIC OCEAN 25 February 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) sail in formation with the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group during a transit of the Atlantic Ocean.

U.S. Navy photo #080225-N-3165S-071 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Steinhour.

SOUDA BAY, Crete 13 Mach 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) arrives in Souda Harbor for a routine port visit. The Ticonderoga-class cruiser and her crew of nearly 400 personnel departed from Mayport, FL in mid-February on a regular six month deployment. Philippine Sea is deployed with the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security coordination efforts.

U.S. Navy photo #080313-N-0780F-001 by Paul Farley.

SOUDA BAY, Crete 13 March 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) arrives in Souda Harbor for a port visit. The Ticonderoga-class cruiser and her crew of nearly 400 personnel departed from Mayport, FL in mid-February on a regular six month deployment. Philippine Sea is deployed with the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security coordination efforts.

U.S. Navy photo #080313-N-0780F-003 by Paul Farley.

OUDA BAY, Crete 14 March 2008 - The guided-missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56), left, and the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) moored side-by-side at the Marathi NATO Pier Facility for a port visit. The Ticonderoga-class cruisers are deployed with the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security coordination efforts.

U.S. Navy photo #080314-N-0780F-010 by Mr. Paul Farley.

Atlantic Ocean, 5 July 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) transit westward in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group. The Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group is completing its deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

U.S. Navy photo #080705-N-5712P-125 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Pankau.

Atlantic Ocean, 5 July 2008 - The ships of the Nassau Strike Group (NASSG) transit westward in the Atlantic Ocean as they wrap-up their deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The NASSAU is made up of the Norfolk, Va.-based amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4); the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13); the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48); the guided-missile destroyers USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84); and the Mayport, Fla.-based guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58).

U.S. Navy photo #080705-N-2735T-887 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Coleman Thompson.