Hull maintenance technician welding work [Image 2 of 2]

ARABIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA

12.02.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stacy Atkins Ricks 

Amphibious Squadron 5

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Matthew Irvin, from Vidor, Texas, operates an oxy-acetylene open torch to cut a metal slab aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.02.2014
• Date Posted: 12.09.2014 03:51
• Photo ID: 1691538
• VIRIN: 141202-N-IK388-057
• Resolution: 3595x2808
• Size: 1.35 MB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA
• Hometown: VIDOR, TX, US