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INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2007)  The forward Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) mount fires a volley of rounds during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78). Porter is conducting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility with the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Gearhiser (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 December 3, 2007
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Gearhiser
Caption Writer
 Brigette Moritz
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 DDG 78
Other Visible Equipment
 CIWS firing
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Not available