Navy 2nd Class Ben Chellew, an Aviation Warfare Systems operator assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, Detachment 1, targets USCGC Maui (UPB-1304) and a rigid hull inflatable boat, acting as opposition force, as part of exercise Spartan Kopis in the Persian Gulf June 9, 2014. Spartan Kopis was designed to exercise joint/combined interoperability in a maritime environment to counter persistent maritime surface threats. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released) Spartan Kopis 140609-N-RA981-1683

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