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    USS Fort McHenry action [Image 7 of 20]

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    A U.S. Navy sailor identified by name tape as 'SOTOMAYOR' is handling an M16-style rifle, appearing to perform a magazine removal or inspection procedure. The sailor is wearing the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) digital camouflage pattern with protective eyewear and ear protection. The setting appears to be an outdoor weapons familiarization or qualification exercise, likely on a ship's deck or pier.

    USS FORT MCHENRY, AT SEA

    09.30.2009

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    U.S. Navy           

    Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Sotomayor, operations specialist, ejects an empty magazine from his M-4 assault rifle during a weapons qualification exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. Fort McHenry is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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    Date Taken: 09.30.2009
    Date Posted: 10.21.2009 21:40
    Photo ID: 215295
    VIRIN: 090930-N-5345W-305
    Resolution: 1473x2100
    Size: 992.37 KB
    Location: USS FORT MCHENRY, AT SEA
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    Downloads: 11

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