Commodore, Destroyer Squadron Two Eight (DESRON 28) Capt. Thomas H. Copeman, speaks with the crew while visiting the Avenger-class mine warfare ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13). DESRON 28 is embarked aboard USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) .

Arabian Gulf (Jun. 24, 2004) Commodore, Destroyer Squadron Two Eight (DESRON 28) Capt. Thomas H. Copeman, speaks with the crew while visiting the Avenger-class mine warfare ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13). DESRON 28 is embarked aboard USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) while the ship participates in exercises aimed at fighting the global war on terrorism. The Norfolk, Va. based Arleigh-Burke Class guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) is on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 1st Class Brien Aho File# 040623-N-5319A-003