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    CIWS Firing Test

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    02.01.2017

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Scorza 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2017) – Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6) conducts weapons testing with the close-in weapons system (CIWS) as part of combat systems sea qualifications trials. CIWS is a defensive weapon used to protect the ship against low flying aircraft, small boats and swimmers. America is currently underway conducting routine operations in preparation for deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Scorza/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.01.2017
    Date Posted: 02.03.2017 00:57
    Photo ID: 3139488
    VIRIN: 170201-N-YB590-0046
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 884.87 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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