PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2013) Capt. Christopher Bushnell, deputy commodore of Commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 31, departs the British Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Daring (D32) during an independent deployer certification (IDCERT). The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, 3rd Fleet. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released) 130721-N-WX059-339 Join the conversation

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2013) Capt. Christopher Bushnell, deputy commodore of Commander, Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON) 31, departs the British Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Daring (D32) during an independent deployer certification (IDCERT). The IDCERT exercise is designed to certify select ships as independent deployers as tasked by Commander, 3rd Fleet. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released) 130721-N-WX059-339 Join the conversation Capt. Bushnell departs HMS Daring. (9349579089)

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