050227-N-9866B-002 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 27, 2005) Ð The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) conducts a Close-in Weapons System (CWIS) live fire test during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) in the Pacific Ocean. 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. Peleliu is currently underway off the coast of Southern California for training evolutions. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Zack Baddorf (RELEASED) US Navy 050227-N-9866B-002 The amphib
050227-N-9866B-002 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 27, 2005) Ð The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) conducts a Close-in Weapons System (CWIS) live fire test during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) in the Pacific Ocean. 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. Peleliu is currently underway off the coast of Southern California for training evolutions. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Zack Baddorf (RELEASED) US Navy 050227-N-9866B-002 The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) conducts a Close-in Weapons System (CWIS) live fire test during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) in the Pacific Ocean
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