051013-N-9222M-013 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 13, 2005) - A Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) fires during a Pre-Aim Calibration (PAC) fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). CIWS is the self-defense system that combines a 20mm Gatling gun with search and tracking radar to provide surface ships with terminal defense against anti-ship missiles. Essex is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting training exercises. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Nicholas C. Messina (RELEASED) US Navy 051013-N-9222M-013 A Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) fires during a Pre-Aim Calibra

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051013-N-9222M-013 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 13, 2005) - A Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) fires during a Pre-Aim Calibration (PAC) fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). CIWS is the self-defense system that combines a 20mm Gatling gun with search and tracking radar to provide surface ships with terminal defense against anti-ship missiles. Essex is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting training exercises. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Nicholas C. Messina (RELEASED) US Navy 051013-N-9222M-013 A Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) fires during a Pre-Aim Calibration (PAC) fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

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