CORAL SEA (Aug. 23, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class James Strother sprays the forward close-in weapon system during a fresh water wash down aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting routine joint-force operations in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church/Released) 130823-N-UE577-211 Join the conversation

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CORAL SEA (Aug. 23, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class James Strother sprays the forward close-in weapon system during a fresh water wash down aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting routine joint-force operations in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church/Released) 130823-N-UE577-211 Join the conversation Sailor performs fresh water wash down aboard USS Germantown. (9601483436)

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