USS Milius (DDG 69)

120204-N-NG317-001 SULU SEA (Feb. 4, 2012) The Crew of the

guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) pose for a photo on the

ship's foc'sle while transiting Seventh Fleet. Milius is on deployment

to the western Pacific region and U.S. Central Command area of

responsibility. Pictured in the front is the ship's mascot, the Milius

Red Lion. The lion represents the ship's name sake, Captain Paul

Milius', extraordinary heroism as the aircraft commander in Observation

Squadron 67 for which he received the Navy Cross. (US Navy photo by

Lt.j.g. David Gardner)

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