Posted: 09/01/2014
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2014) A Harpoon missile is launched from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Valiant Shield 2014. Air and sea units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the sinking exercise of the ex-USS Fresno (LST-1182). Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 1st Class Kristopher G. Horton)