050613-N-8053S-014 Atlantic Ocean (June 13, 2005) - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathon S. Hill, top, Fire Controlman 1st Class Benjamin P. Carroll, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Pajtas prepare one of the three Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) for firing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class D. Keith Simmons (RELEASED) US Navy 050613-N-8053S

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050613-N-8053S-014 Atlantic Ocean (June 13, 2005) - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathon S. Hill, top, Fire Controlman 1st Class Benjamin P. Carroll, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Pajtas prepare one of the three Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) for firing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). CWIS is a fast-reaction, rapid-fire 20-millimeter gun system that provides Navy ships with a terminal defense against anti-ship missiles that have penetrated other fleet defenses. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class D. Keith Simmons (RELEASED) US Navy 050613-N-8053S-014 Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathon S. Hill, top, Fire Controlman 1st Class Benjamin P. Carroll, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Pajtas prepare one of the three Close-in Weapons System (CIWS)

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