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    U.S. Navy hosts brief for allied African nations [Image 1 of 14]

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    Two U.S. Navy personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are conducting a demonstration or briefing of what appears to be an unmanned surface vessel (USV) or similar naval equipment to a group of foreign military officers wearing green camouflage uniforms. The setting is an indoor facility, likely a naval base hangar or warehouse, with a parking area visible in the background. An American flag is partially visible on the right side of the equipment.

    CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.23.2016

    Photo by Seaman Christopher Veloicaza 

    U.S. Navy           

    160223-N-FV739-088 CORONADO, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2016) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Naval Special Warfare Boat Team 12 explain small rigid inflatable boat systems during a J6 junior communications military-to-military engagement between U.S. and African-partner nations on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The exercise’s primary objective is to highlight multilateral communication, and increase focus on interoperability and information sharing among African countries and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Veloicaza/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.23.2016
    Date Posted: 03.09.2016 05:03
    Photo ID: 2451093
    VIRIN: 160223-N-FV739-088
    Resolution: 4343x3102
    Size: 929.61 KB
    Location: CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Two U.S. Navy personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are conducting a demonstration or briefing of what appears to be an unmanned surface vessel (USV) or similar naval equipment to a group of foreign military officers wearing green camouflage uniforms. The setting is an indoor facility, likely a naval base hangar or warehouse, with a parking area visible in the background. An American flag is partially visible on the right side of the equipment.
    A group of naval personnel in dark blue uniforms and caps are engaged in a line-handling evolution on the deck of a military vessel, pulling a large mooring line in a coordinated effort. One individual in a high-visibility yellow immersion suit stands to the left, holding a weapon and appearing to serve in a security or safety role. The scene takes place on a ship's weather deck with naval equipment and superstructure visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy sailor identified by name tape as 'ROBERTS' is seated at a table writing or completing paperwork with a pencil. He is wearing a dark navy blue utility uniform with visible rank insignia and a warfare qualification badge on his chest. The setting appears to be a large indoor facility, likely aboard a naval vessel or base, with other personnel visible in the background.
    Naval deck crew members in blue protective gear and white helmets are handling chains on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy ship. A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk, is visible on the left side of the deck. The crew appears to be securing or releasing tie-down chains as part of helicopter deck operations.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is being lifted by a crane onto or off of a trailer on what appears to be a ship's deck or pier. Several crew members wearing orange immersion suits and life vests, along with hard hats, are guiding and supervising the operation. The setting appears to be a cold-weather maritime environment, with snow-covered hills visible in the background.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk, is on the flight deck of a naval vessel with its rotors spinning. Several deck crew members in color-coded gear are performing ground handling and pre/post-flight checks around the aircraft. The scene takes place at sea under overcast skies.
    Military personnel aboard a naval vessel are conducting a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or stores transfer operation, passing cardboard boxes in a human chain. Crew members are wearing standard safety gear including blue and white hard hats, safety goggles, and gloves. The operation appears to be a provisioning evolution on the deck of a gray military ship.
    A worker is using a pneumatic angle grinder on a metal surface, likely the deck of a naval or industrial vessel. The worker is wearing appropriate personal protective equipment including hearing protection, safety goggles, and nitrile gloves. The gray superstructure visible in the background is consistent with a military or commercial ship.
    Two culinary workers in red chef uniforms are working in a commercial kitchen. The foreground worker, wearing a white toque and blue latex gloves, is crouching to remove or place a tray of roasted poultry from a lower rack of a large commercial oven. A second worker stands in the background observing.
    A female sailor in dark navy coveralls is working on the deck of a military vessel, handling ropes or lines connected to a large black canvas cover or bag. She is wearing communication headphones, suggesting she is in contact with other crew members during the operation. The setting is clearly a naval warship deck with gray metal structures, pipes, and railings visible.
    A female military service member in dark navy coveralls is working in what appears to be a shipboard machine or maintenance shop. She is using a metal file or rasp to work on a metal frame secured in a bench vise, wearing safety glasses for eye protection. The background shows a scheduling/duty board and various tools and equipment typical of a naval workshop.
    A gray military jet aircraft marked with the number '52' is being maneuvered on a wet aircraft carrier flight deck. Ground crew members in yellow and blue jerseys are guiding the aircraft using a tow tractor. The overcast, rainy conditions are visible, and the carrier deck markings and safety barriers are clearly present.
    A United States Navy guided-missile cruiser bearing hull number 54 is underway at sea under partly cloudy skies. The vessel is moving at speed, generating a visible bow wave and wake. The ship displays characteristic Ticonderoga-class cruiser features including phased array radar panels, multiple masts, and weapons systems.
    A military personnel member is visible in silhouette inside what appears to be a helicopter, manning a door-mounted machine gun. Through the open door, a large gray naval warship is visible on the water, with snow-covered mountains in the background. The scene suggests a maritime patrol or escort operation in a cold-weather environment.

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    "Naval Special Warfare
    SPAWAR
    NMCS
    U.S. African-Partnership
    Interoperability"
    AFRICOM

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