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    USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) conducts crew served weapons live fire exercise [Image 4 of 25]

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    A military sailor in full protective gear is loading a belt-fed heavy machine gun mounted on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The individual is wearing a combat helmet, ballistic eyewear, and a tactical vest while handling a linked ammunition belt. The setting appears to be an open ocean environment, suggesting active naval operations or weapons training.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    06.25.2026

    Photo by Seaman Caleb Kissner 

    USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)

    U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Kailynne Wood, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), loads ammo into an M2A1-B .50 caliber machine gun as part of a crew served weapons (CSW) live fire exercise, June 26, 2026. John Paul Jones is currently deployed in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operation conducting routine operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the region and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute our Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Caleb Kissner)

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    Date Taken: 06.25.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 19:31
    Photo ID: 9794358
    VIRIN: 260626-N-VC040-1063
    Resolution: 5784x3856
    Size: 5.44 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 24
    Downloads: 5

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