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Pacific Ocean (June 19, 2006) -- Fire Controlman 2nd Class Vincent Ludouici conducts maintenance on the forward Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell, along with Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike group, is currently participating in Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jordon R. Beesley (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
June 19, 2006
Photographer
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jordon R. Beesley
Caption Writer
Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
DDG 59
Other Visible Equipment
Phalanx CIWS, VLS, MK-45
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available