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USS Chancellorsville

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville passes through the Taiwan Strait during a routine transit near navy ships from the People’s Liberation Army, Aug. 28, 2022.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Stack VIRIN: 220828-N-YS413-8636M.JPG
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