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    Full Ship Shock Trials 1 [Image 14 of 16]

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    A large naval aircraft carrier is positioned at sea while a significant underwater explosion detonates nearby, sending a large plume of water and debris into the air. The scene appears to be a controlled Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a standard U.S. Navy testing procedure used to evaluate a vessel's ability to withstand nearby underwater detonations. The calm sea conditions and deliberate positioning of the ship relative to the blast are consistent with a planned military test exercise.

    The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completes the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 18, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2021
    Date Posted: 06.19.2021 09:28
    Photo ID: 6700264
    VIRIN: 210618-N-YW264-2154
    Resolution: 5333x3555
    Size: 960.69 KB
    Location: US

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