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    A U.S. Navy sailor identified by his name tag as Gabriel Oneal, rated AC2 (Aviation Controlman 2nd Class), is holding and examining an anemometer — a wind speed measuring instrument. He is wearing a Navy blue coverall uniform and is positioned on what appears to be the deck or superstructure of a naval vessel. The background shows gray naval ship structures and equipment.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    05.18.2021

    Photo by Seaman Larry Lockett 

    USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

    210518-N-BF356-1542
    ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 18, 2021) Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class Gabriel Oniel, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), uses an anemometer on the ship’s weather deck, May 18, 2021. Iwo Jima is underway in the Atlantic Ocean with Amphibious Squadron 4 and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Larry D. Lockett Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 05.18.2021
    Date Posted: 05.19.2021 03:23
    Photo ID: 6651101
    VIRIN: 210518-N-BF356-1542
    Resolution: 4480x6720
    Size: 798.43 KB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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