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090226-N-1082Z-025 RED SEA (Feb. 26, 2009) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenny W. Rugg uses a baton to defend himself from Aviation ElectricianÕs Mate 2nd Class Michael Piechowski after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) during a force protection non-lethal weapons course aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). The course is a component of the security reactionary force-basic (SRF-B) course. Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy phot
090226-N-1082Z-025 RED SEA (Feb. 26, 2009) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenny W. Rugg uses a baton to defend himself from Aviation ElectricianÕs Mate 2nd Class Michael Piechowski after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) during a force protection non-lethal weapons course aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). The course is a component of the security reactionary force-basic (SRF-B) course. Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released) US Navy 090226-N-1082Z-025 Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenny W. Rugg uses a baton to defend himself from Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Michael Piechowski after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
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