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    USS Farragut (DDG 99) Participates in TFEX [Image 4 of 4]

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    A vessel or object on open water is engulfed in flames at dusk or dawn, with visible fire, smoke plumes, and water splashes surrounding it. A bright diagonal streak of light — consistent with a tracer round or laser designator — is visible in the foreground, suggesting an active engagement or weapons fire. Dark smoke drifts toward the upper left horizon, indicating the fire has been burning for some time.

    AT SEA

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Lt.j.g. Kobe Nguyen 

    USS FARRAGUT DDG99

    The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) fires on a high-speed maneuvering surface target (HSMST) using an MK 38 25mm gun during a live-fire exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 1, 2026. Farragut is underway participating in Task Force Exercise (TFEX). Led by Carrier Strike Group 4, TFEX serves as a certification exercise for independently-deploying units to test mission readiness and ensure sustained combat capability within Joint Force and Allied command structures. (U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Lawrence C. Nepomuceno)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 09:59
    Photo ID: 9905881
    VIRIN: 260901-N-IU043-1004
    Resolution: 4830x3117
    Size: 1.46 MB
    Location: AT SEA
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    The image shows a group of approximately 12-15 personnel walking on what appears to be a helicopter landing deck (helideck) of a naval or coast guard vessel at sea. The deck features standard helipad markings including an 'H' symbol and circular landing guides. The vessel is underway on calm, open blue ocean under clear skies.
    Three individuals are working on the deck of a vessel at sea, wearing red coverall suits and personal flotation devices. The foreground figure is handling a metal-framed safety net or gate along the ship's railing. The scene takes place under clear blue skies with calm open ocean visible in the background.
    Three naval personnel in dark blue uniforms are loading an ammunition belt into a deck-mounted weapon system aboard a military vessel at sea. One sailor is handling the ammunition chain from the deck level while another feeds it into the weapon mount from an elevated position, with a third crew member observing. A 'DANGER AREA' warning is visibly stenciled on the gun mount housing.
    A vessel or object on open water is engulfed in flames at dusk or dawn, with visible fire, smoke plumes, and water splashes surrounding it. A bright diagonal streak of light — consistent with a tracer round or laser designator — is visible in the foreground, suggesting an active engagement or weapons fire. Dark smoke drifts toward the upper left horizon, indicating the fire has been burning for some time.

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