Sailors steady an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) canister prior to lowering it to a launcher aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, ) Sailors prep ESSM for launch 140905-N-TP834-524

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