Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Chris Watkins cleans the stock of an M240B machine gun aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), Sept. 3, 2026. Oscar Austin is a forward-deployed naval asset assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Wanous)
| Date Taken: | 09.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.11.2026 07:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9926878 |
| VIRIN: | 260903-N-WA512-1052 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 4.75 MB |
| Location: | MEDITERRANEAN SEA |
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