PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102) launches two SM-2 missiles during a missile launch exercise. 'Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG), May 2-11, leading advanced tactical training events in support of the Theodore Roosevelt Group Sail. WTIs are an elite cadre of young surface warfare officers (SWO) selected by SMWDC to become the best of the best in tactics and doctrine development. These new generation surface warriors  are charged with increasing the tactical proficiency of surface ships in support of sea control and maintaining mar

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102) launches two SM-2 missiles during a missile launch exercise. 'Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG), May 2-11, leading advanced tactical training events in support of the Theodore Roosevelt Group Sail. WTIs are an elite cadre of young surface warfare officers (SWO) selected by SMWDC to become the best of the best in tactics and doctrine development. These new generation surface warriors  are charged with increasing the tactical proficiency of surface ships in support of sea control and maintaining maritime superiority. (US Navy

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