Keywords: US Navy 070704-N-0515W-016 Seaman Sheila Castaneda, left, and Quartermaster 2nd Class Shane Smith observe morning colors aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on Independence Day 2007.jpg en CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF OPERATIONS July 4 2007 - Seaman Sheila Castaneda left and Quartermaster 2nd Class Shane Smith observe morning colors aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore LSD 47 on Independence Day Rushmore is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group ESG and is in the Central Command area of operations for a scheduled port visit Bonhomme Richard ESG is operating in 5th Fleet 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Williams RELEASED 2007-07-04 070704-N-0515W-016 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 47870 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Williams PD-USGov-Military-Navy United States Navy images from Central Command Aboard USS Rushmore LSD-47 |