171114-N-VR594-0136 EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2017) Gunner's Mate Seaman Erik McCoy participates in a small arms qualification course on the flight deck aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group which is on a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The Pacific Fleet has patrolled the Indo-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. ( Navy photo

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171114-N-VR594-0136 EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2017) Gunner's Mate Seaman Erik McCoy participates in a small arms qualification course on the flight deck aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). Princeton is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group which is on a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The Pacific Fleet has patrolled the Indo-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)

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