Keywords: US Navy 060318-N-8623S-005 Evidence of small arms fire impact is visible on USS Cape St. George^rsquo,s (CG 71) hull after suspected pirates opened fire on USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and Cape St. George.jpg en Indian Ocean March 18 2006 - Evidence of small arms fire impact is visible on USS Cape St George s CG 71 hull after suspected pirates opened fire on USS Gonzalez DDG 66 and Cape St George The ships were conducting maritime security operations in international waters off the coast of Somalia and prepared to board a suspicious vessel towing two skiffs The suspected pirates opened fire on the U S Navy ships and the ships crew members returned fire One suspect was killed and 12 were taken into custody Coalition forces conduct maritime security operations to ensure security and safety in international waters so legitimate mariners can operate freely while transiting the region U S Navy photo RELEASED 2006-03-18 060318-N-8623S-005 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 32857 U S Navy photo PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Gonzalez DDG-66 |