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    A naval warship is underway at sea, actively firing its deck gun as evidenced by the smoke/muzzle blast visible on the port side. The vessel appears to be a mid-sized military surface combatant with a pennant number visible on the hull (appears to be '731' or similar). The image was taken from a distance under overcast, hazy conditions.

    UNITED STATES

    02.24.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Will Hardy 

    USS McFaul (DDG 74)

    190225-N-RG171-0236 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 25, 2019) The Egyptian navy Descubierta-class corvette El Suez (F946) fires a 3-inch gun during a gunnery exercise with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG-74) Feb. 25, 2019. McFaul is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Hardy/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.24.2019
    Date Posted: 02.28.2019 05:25
    Photo ID: 5137993
    VIRIN: 190225-N-RG171-0236
    Resolution: 2150x1612
    Size: 734.32 KB
    Location: US
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    A naval warship with hull number F946 is photographed from the deck of another vessel at sea. The ship appears to be a frigate or corvette flying what appears to be an Egyptian naval ensign, photographed through the railings and structural elements of the observing vessel. The sea conditions are calm with an overcast sky.
    A naval warship is underway at sea, actively firing its deck gun as evidenced by the smoke/muzzle blast visible on the port side. The vessel appears to be a mid-sized military surface combatant with a pennant number visible on the hull (appears to be '731' or similar). The image was taken from a distance under overcast, hazy conditions.
    The image shows a naval weapon system mounted on the deck of a warship, actively firing over open ocean. A visible smoke trail at the muzzle indicates the weapon has just discharged. The ship's superstructure, deck hardware, and mooring lines are visible in the foreground and background.
    A naval warship bearing the hull number F946 is silhouetted against a hazy sunset sky on calm open waters. The vessel appears to be a frigate or corvette-class warship, photographed at dusk from a distance. A small red buoy or marker is visible on the water to the right of the vessel.
    A person wearing a white protective/Tyvek suit and a USS McNulty DDG cap is carrying a coiled fire hose up a metal gangway or staircase. They are wearing black gloves and safety glasses, suggesting a work or cleanup operation. A second person in dark clothing is visible in the background on a sandy surface.
    Five U.S. Navy personnel in navy blue coveralls are posing together on the deck of a naval vessel, likely a destroyer based on visible equipment. The group includes both male and female sailors of diverse backgrounds, wearing ship-specific ball caps. They appear to be in port, with dock equipment and structures visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy sailors in dark blue uniforms and black ball caps are raising or handling the American flag on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. The flag is prominently displayed with its stars and stripes clearly visible. The background shows what appears to be a naval facility or hangar structure.
    A naval sailor stands on the deck of a military vessel near a railing, looking out toward a calm body of water with arid, mountainous terrain and port facilities visible in the background. The sailor is equipped with safety gear appropriate for shipboard operations during a port approach or departure. Other crew members are visible in the background on the same deck.
    A person dressed in dark navy clothing and a matching baseball cap is photographing from what appears to be the deck of a naval or military vessel. They are using a camera equipped with a long telephoto lens, aimed toward a body of water with arid, rocky hills visible in the background. The setting suggests a maritime surveillance or documentation activity in a coastal region.
    The image shows multiple individuals in military or tactical gear exchanging or handling a roll of black tape in the foreground. The scene appears to be an outdoor staging or preparation area where personnel are gearing up. The focus is tightly on the hands and the tape roll, with other uniformed individuals visible but blurred in the background.
    A group of military or law enforcement personnel in tactical gear are gathered on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The personnel are wearing helmets, body armor, and tactical vests, and appear to be in a briefing or staging posture. The open ocean is visible in the background under clear sky conditions.
    A group of military personnel are seated aboard a small tactical watercraft on open ocean. The personnel are equipped with tactical gear including body armor, helmets, boonie hats, radios, and gloves. An American flag is partially visible in the background near the boat operator.
    A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is photographed underway on calm open water under a hazy sky. The vessel is painted in standard naval haze gray and displays typical destroyer armaments and superstructure. Personnel are visible on the deck, suggesting active operations or a transit mission.
    Two military personnel are visible on the deck of a naval vessel, with one individual in camouflage gear and tactical equipment climbing or being assisted over the ship's railing. A sailor in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) blue digital camouflage is assisting the boarding individual. A rope ladder or Jacob's ladder is visible hanging down the gray hull of the ship.
    A large gray naval warship is photographed at sea under an overcast sky. The vessel appears to be an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, identifiable by its distinctive hull shape, superstructure, and radar/weapons systems. The ship is underway or stationary on calm, dark blue open water.
    A person in black tactical/dive gear sits on the inflated tube of a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on open water, observing a naval vessel in the middle distance. The warship, bearing a hull number that appears to be '846', is stationary or moving slowly on calm seas. The scene suggests a maritime military or coast guard operation.
    Two naval warships are operating in open sea under overcast, hazy conditions. The foreground vessel is clearly marked 'F946' and displays what appears to be a flag on its mast, while a second warship is visible in the background to the left. Both vessels appear to be underway in calm-to-moderate seas.
    Two naval warships are operating in open sea under overcast, hazy conditions. The foreground vessel bears the hull number F946, identifiable as a frigate-class warship, while a second larger warship — appearing to be an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer — is visible in the background to the right. The image appears to document a joint naval exercise or patrol operation.
    A naval warship is firing its main deck gun, producing a large cloud of white and gray smoke from the muzzle blast. The photograph is taken from an elevated position on the ship looking forward along the bow deck. The vessel appears to be underway on calm, open blue ocean under clear skies.
    The image shows a naval scene with two warships at sea. The foreground vessel's bow deck is visible, while a second gray warship is observed at a distance on the horizon. The sea conditions appear calm with a clear, hazy sky.

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