050418-N-8704K-001 Atlantic Ocean (April 18, 2005) Ð The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), conducts a Close-in Weapons System (CWIS) live fire test during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) in the Atlantic Ocean. CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses. The Mayport, Fla., based aircraft carrier Kennedy is currently conducting scheduled carrier qualification in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Ma
050418-N-8704K-001 Atlantic Ocean (April 18, 2005) Ð The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), conducts a Close-in Weapons System (CWIS) live fire test during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) in the Atlantic Ocean. CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses. The Mayport, Fla., based aircraft carrier Kennedy is currently conducting scheduled carrier qualification in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Joshua Karsten (RELEASED) US Navy 050418-N-8704K-001 The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), conducts a Close-in Weapons System (CWIS) live fire test
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