PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2017) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Khalil Mitchell fires a .50-caliber machine gun at a "Killer Tomato" target on the foc'sle of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a live-fire exercise. Rushmore is underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

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