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SAN DIEGO (March 26, 2013) Cmdr. Douglas Bradley, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), stands on the conning tower as the boat departs for a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. Asheville is supporting the Chief of Naval Operations' maritime strategy, which includes maritime security, forward presence, sea control, and power projection. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)
