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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2007) - The close-in weapon system (CIWS) fires from the aft mount aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during live firing exercises. The firing exercises were conducted during the Team Work South phase of Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2007. POA is focusing on enhancing relationships with partner nations through a variety of exercises and events at sea and on shore throughout South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damien Horvath (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
June 4, 2007
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damien Horvath
Caption Writer
NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
DDG 57
Other Visible Equipment
Phalanx, CIWS
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available