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    Two U.S. Navy sailors in blue digital camouflage uniforms and red safety vests are operating a crew-served machine gun mounted on a tripod aboard a naval vessel at sea. The sailor facing away has 'LPO' (Leading Petty Officer) marked on their vest, while the other sailor operates the weapon from the right side. Both personnel are wearing helmets and appear to be conducting a weapons drill or live-fire exercise.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.01.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Bartlett 

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    U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Erin Ohara and Gunners Mate 3rd Class Tyler Peace conduct a weapons exercise with a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean April 1, 2013. The Nimitz was underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Bartlett/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.01.2013
    Date Posted: 04.09.2013 23:45
    Photo ID: 903702
    VIRIN: 130401-N-KE148-123
    Resolution: 3284x2740
    Size: 776.79 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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