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    USS Nitze sailors man the rails [Image 5 of 10]

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    Naval personnel are lined up in formation on the deck of a warship, appearing to be conducting a manning-the-rails or formal muster ceremony. The crew members are dressed in a mix of dress blues (dark uniforms) and working uniforms (blue coveralls), standing at attention or parade rest along the ship's deck. A body of water is visible in the background with at least one other vessel on the horizon.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    03.12.2012

    Photo by Jeff Atherton 

    U.S. Navy           

    Sailors man the rails as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Nitze is deploying as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Atherton)

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    Date Taken: 03.12.2012
    Date Posted: 03.14.2012 00:34
    Photo ID: 541499
    VIRIN: 120312-N-AP176-055
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 2.31 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 1

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