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Caption:

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 31, 2004) -- A Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) is being fired for training aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).  CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides U.S. Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses.  The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is on a routine scheduled deployment.  U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jason R. Zalasky.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 January 31, 2004
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate Airman Jason R. Zalasky
Caption Writer
 LCDR Paul Jensen, Dep. Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CVN 73
Other Visible Equipment
 Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS)
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 CIWS firing