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    George Washington Conducts Small-arms Shoot [Image 11 of 17]

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    A person wearing a red vest marked 'G-1' stands on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel, holding a pistol at their side while facing two blue silhouette shooting targets. The setting is an outdoor firearms qualification range set up on a ship's deck, with the ocean visible in the background. Sandbags and wooden barriers are positioned behind the targets as a backstop.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.15.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    A U.S. Sailor draws an M18 service pistol aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a small-arms gun shoot, Sept. 15, 2026. George Washington is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 01:34
    Photo ID: 9943398
    VIRIN: 260915-N-NO146-2226
    Resolution: 2942x5230
    Size: 1.85 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Three military personnel in olive/khaki uniforms are moving a large pallet of supplies using a manual pallet jack inside what appears to be the hangar bay of a naval aircraft carrier. The space contains multiple aircraft and yellow ground support equipment. The workers appear to be conducting a replenishment or logistics operation.
    A U.S. Navy sailor in a tan uniform is handling cardboard boxes labeled 'Eggo' on a pallet inside what appears to be an aircraft carrier hangar bay. Yellow forklifts and material handling equipment are visible in the foreground, while a Navy E-2D Hawkeye aircraft with tail number 986 and markings '601' is visible in the background. The scene depicts routine logistics and supply operations aboard a naval vessel.
    Personnel in red vests and red hard hats are operating what appears to be a line-throwing gun on the flight deck of a large aircraft carrier. The foreground sailor is aiming the device while a second person holds an orange line spool. A third crew member in a green vest observes from the port side edge of the deck.
    A military naval personnel operates a yellow Hyster forklift (ID: 13-33062) aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy vessel, likely in a hangar bay or cargo deck area. The forklift is marked 'Shipboard Use Approved' and 'Structurally Tested by Hyster,' with a vehicle weight of 11,360 lbs. Multiple crew members in green safety vests and blue hard hats are visible in the background, with other naval vessels docked nearby.
    Several naval personnel wearing red life vests stand on the flight deck of a large aircraft carrier, facing the ship's island superstructure. The low-angle perspective emphasizes the imposing scale of the carrier's tower and radar/communications equipment against an overcast sky. At least one military aircraft is partially visible on the right side of the deck.
    Multiple individuals wearing red life vests and dark pants are gripping a thick black rope, suggesting a coordinated line-handling or mooring operation. The close-up perspective emphasizes their hands and upper torsos, indicating teamwork in a maritime or naval setting. The wet texture on the rope and the overcast background suggest outdoor conditions near water.
    A line of naval personnel standing on the deck of a warship, holding a mooring or tow line during what appears to be an underway replenishment or mooring operation. The crew members are wearing red life vests over their working uniforms. A second vessel is visible in the background, suggesting a ship-to-ship operation.
    A U.S. Navy sailor leans out of a porthole window on the gray hull of a naval vessel underway at sea. A prominent yellow crane or davit hook assembly is mounted on the ship's exterior in the foreground. The ship appears to be moving through choppy open water, visible in the background.
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    A U.S. military service member is conducting a live-fire pistol qualification exercise on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. The shooter is firing a semi-automatic pistol toward a range of blue target markers, with a spent brass casing visibly ejecting from the firearm. The setting appears to be an outdoor shipboard firing range during daylight hours.
    A person wearing a red vest marked 'G-1' stands on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel, holding a pistol at their side while facing two blue silhouette shooting targets. The setting is an outdoor firearms qualification range set up on a ship's deck, with the ocean visible in the background. Sandbags and wooden barriers are positioned behind the targets as a backstop.
    A person is actively firing a pump-action shotgun at what appears to be an outdoor shooting range. A spent shell casing is visibly ejecting from the firearm, captured mid-air to the right of the shooter. The individual is wearing appropriate hearing and eye protection.
    A person wearing a red life vest and orange ear protection is aiming a pump-action shotgun over the railing of a naval vessel toward open ocean. At least two other individuals in similar red life vests are visible in the background on the ship's deck. The setting appears to be a military or coast guard vessel conducting a live-fire exercise at sea.
    A group of military personnel, likely U.S. Navy sailors, are gathered in what appears to be a ship's mess hall or dining facility. They are engaged in animated conversation and appear to be in a relaxed, social setting. The table features a decorative surface with what appears to be a military or naval insignia/seal.
    A group of military personnel in navy blue uniforms are gathered around a table in what appears to be a mess hall or dining facility aboard a naval vessel. Several sailors are engaged in conversation, smiling and interacting in a relaxed social setting. The background shows additional personnel seated at other tables in a busy dining environment.
    A low-angle upward shot taken aboard a naval vessel, showing a deck-mounted gun system elevated toward a partly cloudy sky. The image captures structural elements of the ship including superstructure, railings, ladders, and rigging. The perspective suggests the photo was taken from deck level looking upward.
    The image captures a naval gun firing from a low angle perspective, with a visible muzzle blast and smoke cloud expanding into a partly cloudy sky. Debris and propellant particles are visibly scattered around the muzzle. The photograph appears to be taken from the deck of a warship, with gray naval superstructure visible on the left side.

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