Rounds are fired from a Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for a live-fire exercise. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group, commanded by Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, and is conducting joint forces exercises in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released) USS Germantown's CIWS ops 141008-N-UD469-053

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