Keywords: uss vella gulf (cg 72) ussvellagulfcg72 burial at sea burialatsea mediterranean sea mediterraneansea 090310-N-1082Z-120 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2009) Seaman Frank F. Aniekwe and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew T. Monaco fold the national ensign during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released) 090310-N-1082Z-120 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2009) Seaman Frank F. Aniekwe and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew T. Monaco fold the national ensign during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released) |