190308-N-RU084-1004 OXNARD, CALIF. (Mar. 08, 2019) – Coastguardsman Lt. Derek Shepard, from Walnut Creek, California, assigned to Port Security Unit 312 (PSU-312), fires his M4 carbine during shooting qualifications on Naval Base Ventura County during Pacific Blitz 2019 (PacBlitz19). Tactical crewmen and coxswains assigned to port security must maintain weapons proficiency to provide pier side and port defense and tactical support to moored naval vessels. PacBlitz19 is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase maritime readiness to be prepared for real-world crisis situations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron Bewkes)
Date Taken: | 03.08.2019 |
Date Posted: | 03.12.2019 20:30 |
Photo ID: | 5172362 |
VIRIN: | 190308-N-RU084-1004 |
Resolution: | 7152x5109 |
Size: | 1.97 MB |
Location: | OXNARD, CALIFORNIA, US |
Hometown: | WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA, US |
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