040229-N-9907G-023 Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 29, 2004) Ð A Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) mount uses live rounds during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). CIWS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20mm gun system for short-range defense against aircraft or missiles. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is currently undergoing carrier qualifications and flight deck certification off the Atlantic coast. US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Eric S. Garst. (RELEASED) US Navy 040229-N-9907G-023 A Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) mount uses live rounds during a Pre-

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040229-N-9907G-023 Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 29, 2004) Ð A Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) mount uses live rounds during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). CIWS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20mm gun system for short-range defense against aircraft or missiles. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is currently undergoing carrier qualifications and flight deck certification off the Atlantic coast. US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Eric S. Garst. (RELEASED) US Navy 040229-N-9907G-023 A Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) mount uses live rounds during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

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