Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) prepares for an Air Defense event during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale is one of three CRUDES warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. The other ships participating in the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led exercise are USS Mobile Bay
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) prepares for an Air Defense event during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale is one of three CRUDES warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. The other ships participating in the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) led exercise are USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Spruance (DDG 111). SWATTs are designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda A. Hayes/released)
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