Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Green sweeps water off the close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a fresh water wash-down aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage, home-ported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment suppo

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Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Green sweeps water off the close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a fresh water wash-down aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage, home-ported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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