Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) conduct loading operations of an SM-2 Block IIIA missile aboard while moored in San Diego, Sept. 16, 2022. Shoup is preparing to get underway to participate in a Live Fire With A Purpose exercise. From left, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Andrew Archer, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Catoruiz, and Chief Fire Controlman James Novak.

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Keywords: 86, 2022, corona, ddg, lfwap, nswc, september, shoup, sm-2, uss