070122-N-2659P-089 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 22, 2007) - Fire Controlman Chief Sean Cartney signals the final count of a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) 20mm phalanx gatling gun, during a live fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California prior to steaming west to bolster security in Central Command area of operations. Stennis and its strike group will operate with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in support of the global war on terrorism.
070122-N-2659P-089 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 22, 2007) - Fire Controlman Chief Sean Cartney signals the final count of a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) 20mm phalanx gatling gun, during a live fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California prior to steaming west to bolster security in Central Command area of operations. Stennis and its strike group will operate with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in support of the global war on terrorism. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED) US Navy 070122-N-2659P-089 Fire Controlman Chief Sean Cartney signals the final count of a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) 20mm phalanx gatling gun, during a live fire exercise
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