Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Lieutenant Junior Grade Beau R. Citrone serves as the Helicopter Control Officer (HCO) aboard the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. Stockdale is one of three CRUDES warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. The other ships participating in the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led exercise are USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Spruance (DDG 111). SWATTs are designed to increase
Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Lieutenant Junior Grade Beau R. Citrone serves as the Helicopter Control Officer (HCO) aboard the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. Stockdale is one of three CRUDES warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. The other ships participating in the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led exercise are USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Spruance (DDG 111). SWATTs are designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda A. Hayes/released)
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