070329-1810F-043 MAYPORT, Fla. (March 29, 2007) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Matthew Masingill from Naval Station Mayport Harbor Operations congratulates the rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) team from USS Dewert (FFG 45) on an excellent performance during a training drill. Teams from several ships trained on RHIBs while conducting utility boat high speed maneuvering and bumper drills, which are used to ward off unfamiliar boats coming too close to the ship. The training was held in conjunction with a two-day Force Protection Training Exercise (FPEX) in Mayport. Navy photo by Mass Communi


070329-1810F-043 MAYPORT, Fla. (March 29, 2007) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Matthew Masingill from Naval Station Mayport Harbor Operations congratulates the rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) team from USS Dewert (FFG 45) on an excellent performance during a training drill. Teams from several ships trained on RHIBs while conducting utility boat high speed maneuvering and bumper drills, which are used to ward off unfamiliar boats coming too close to the ship. The training was held in conjunction with a two-day Force Protection Training Exercise (FPEX) in Mayport. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lynn Friant (RELEASED) US Navy 070329-N-1810F-043 Boatswain%%5Ersquo,s Mate 1st Class Matthew Masingill from Naval Station Mayport Harbor Operations congratulates the rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) team from USS Dewert (FFG 45) on an excellent perfo


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