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SEYCHELLES (Dec. 10, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) is anchored off Seychelles during a liberty port visit. Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)