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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Phalanx Close-in Weapons System Conducts Live-fire Exercise [Image 2 of 2]

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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Phalanx Close-in Weapons System Conducts Live-fire Exercise

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.06.2024

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Micheal Mensah 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    240806-N-RU001-1048 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 06, 2024) The Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) fires during a live-fire exercise while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman 2nd Class Michael Mensah)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2024
    Date Posted: 08.07.2024 18:32
    Photo ID: 8575007
    VIRIN: 240806-N-RU001-1048
    Resolution: 5475x3650
    Size: 1.16 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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