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    The image shows what appears to be a U.S. Navy damage control or firefighting drill taking place in a ship's mess hall/galley. Personnel are wearing various protective gear including flash hoods (gray balaclava-style head coverings), firefighting turnout gear, and standard Navy working uniforms. An instructor or senior sailor is holding a red flag with a yellow 'A' symbol (indicating Class Alpha fire) while briefing the assembled crew.

    USS BOXER, AT SEA

    11.14.2010

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    U.S. Navy           

    Petty Officer 1st Class Eric P. Friedrich, the ship's Damage Control Training Team coordinator, uses a flag to represent a class Alpha fire during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. Boxer is underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for a deployment in early 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen M.Votaw)

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    Date Taken: 11.14.2010
    Date Posted: 11.18.2010 23:48
    Photo ID: 341522
    VIRIN: 101114-N-7042V-032
    Resolution: 2100x1395
    Size: 465.44 KB
    Location: USS BOXER, AT SEA
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    Downloads: 5

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