160927-N-HV059-018 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Sept. 27, 2016) Hull Technician Fireman Apprentice Kaitlyn Putney, a ship fitter from Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, fastens a bolt while installing a ladder back aboard future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000.) Ladder-backs create barriers that trap dust and dirt caused by traffic, keeping it from entering equipment. Following an October commissioning ceremony in Baltimore, Zumwalt will transit to her homeport in San Diego for a Post Delivery Availability and Mission Systems Activation. DDG 1000 is the lead ship of the Zumwalt-class destroyers; next-g
160927-N-HV059-018 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Sept. 27, 2016) Hull Technician Fireman Apprentice Kaitlyn Putney, a ship fitter from Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, fastens a bolt while installing a ladder back aboard future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000.) Ladder-backs create barriers that trap dust and dirt caused by traffic, keeping it from entering equipment. Following an October commissioning ceremony in Baltimore, Zumwalt will transit to her homeport in San Diego for a Post Delivery Availability and Mission Systems Activation. DDG 1000 is the lead ship of the Zumwalt-class destroyers; next-generation multi-mission surface combatants. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sonja Wickard/Released)
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