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    USS Bonhomme Richard weapons testing drill [Image 31 of 34]

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    A close-in weapons system (CIWS), commonly identified as a Phalanx system, is actively firing from the deck of a large naval vessel, likely an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship. A muzzle blast and smoke trail are visible extending over the ocean, with spent casings visible mid-air near the barrel. Two naval personnel wearing helmets and hearing protection are observing the firing exercise from the ship's deck.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.12.2012

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chelsea Mandello 

    Amphibious Squadron 11

    Sailors from the weapons department fire a 25 mm machine gun during a weapons testing drill on forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Aug. 12. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Mandello/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2012
    Date Posted: 10.18.2012 00:46
    Photo ID: 738854
    VIRIN: 120812-N-XZ031-049
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 6.53 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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