Caption:
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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