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    160926-N-VK873-479 [Image 56 of 193]

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    The image shows a close-in weapon system (CIWS), specifically appearing to be a Phalanx CIWS, actively firing as evidenced by the muzzle flash and smoke visible at the barrel tip. The multi-barrel rotary cannon is mounted on what appears to be a naval vessel, with the characteristic dome-shaped radar/sensor housing visible above the gun mount. The photograph captures the weapon mid-fire in what appears to be a training or live-fire exercise.

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    ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2016) An MK 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) expends rounds during a live fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hué City (CG 66). Hué City is conducting routine training and operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the George H. W. Bush Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kayla King/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.26.2016
    Date Posted: 09.30.2016 00:06
    Photo ID: 2889019
    VIRIN: 160926-N-VK873-479
    Resolution: 4084x2917
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