The forward close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires rounds
Summary
The forward close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires rounds during a pre-action calibration firing (PACFIRE) evolution aboard forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Saber 2013, a biennial exercise that enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australian forces for future combined operations, humanitarian assistance and natural disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III/RELEASED)
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Date
01/08/2013
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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