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Sailors fire a .50-caliber machine gun at simulated targets during a small-craft attack team exercise.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 13, 2014) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Mathew Vogel, left, from Bolton, Mo., and Operations Specialist Seaman Ryan Larson, from Bothell, Wash., fire a .50-caliber machine gun at simulated t More

Fire Controlman Kelly Smith, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jefferson Daniels transport ammunition for a MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 03, 2013) Fire Controlman Kelly Smith, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jefferson Daniels transport ammunition for a MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the aircraft carri More

Fire Controlman 1st Class Daniel Winkler, left, performs a respirator fit test on Sailors in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 02, 2014) Fire Controlman 1st Class Daniel Winkler, left, performs a respirator fit test on Sailors in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truma More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Anthony Picinich, assigned to Combat Systems Department, performs repairs on the gimbal motor of a phase array search antenna for the ship's close in weapons system.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 14, 2007) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Anthony Picinich, assigned to Combat Systems Department, performs repairs on the gimbal motor of a phase array search antenna for the ship's close in weap More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nicholas Farrand loads ammunition in preparation to fire the close-in weapons system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 21, 2013) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nicholas Farrand loads ammunition in preparation to fire the close-in weapons system aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Brian Forbes connects a guided missile simulator to a Sea Sparrow missile system for testing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 13, 2017) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Brian Forbes connects a guided missile simulator to a Sea Sparrow missile system for testing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship is unde More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christopher D. Dotson of Houston, Texas, attaches a loader assembly to a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS).

Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 03, 2005) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christopher D. Dotson of Houston, Texas, attaches a loader assembly to a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theo More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Maris Cox, from New York, stands safety as a Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires during a live-fire exercise aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Aug. 18, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Maris Cox, from New York, stands safety as a Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS) fires during a live-fire exercise aboard the Navy's forward-de More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christopher Laird performs maintenance aloft on the SPS-48 radar aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2007) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christopher Laird performs maintenance aloft on the SPS-48 radar aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Strike Group and emba More

An officer and a fire controlman monitor a radar screen in the missile control center of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG 20). (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Antrim (FFG 20) Scene Camera Operator: Chuck Fiel Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Arthur Forbis demonstrates the use of a paint pellet gun during anti-terrorism training aboard the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990). Destroyer Squadron 35 shipboard security teams use the guns to provide realistic training during defense force enhancement exercises

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: J02 Diane Jacobs Release Status: R More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class James Klein inspects water temperature gauges in a control room aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) as the vessel is underway during maritime interdiction operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles Stover Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Vincent Scuncio of LaJolla, California, cleans the deck aboard the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS James Brown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Miguel Villarreal (left) and Fire Controlman 2nd Tracy Anderson load ammunitions into the forward Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) mount aboard the guided missile destroyer USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG 56). MCCAIN is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS John S. Mccain (DDG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Release Status: Released to Public Co More

USS JOHN S. MC CAINs, Fire Controlman Second Class (Surface Warfare) Sean M. Finotti inspects the cargo hold for contraban of an Iranian merchant vessel during a Maritime Interception Operation (MIO) in the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build up

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gloria Barry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ian B. Jongling, of Waterloo, IN

At sea aboard USS George Washington Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ian B. Jongling, of Waterloo, IN, helps guide a RIM-7 Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile into its launcher. RIM-7 missile systems provide anti-ship More

ailors pause a moment to take a group photograph with their outgoing Commanding Officer, Capt. R. Cameron Ingram.

Aboard USS Leyte Gulf Some of the Ship's Sailors pause a moment to take a group photograph with their outgoing Commanding Officer, Capt. R. Cameron Ingram. Capt Ingram's change of command ceremony was held abo More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Richard Dillio, of New York, N.Y., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jarred Young, of Salt Lake City, Utah, load a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM).

At sea aboard USS Nimitz Fire Controlman 3rd Class Richard Dillio, of New York, N.Y., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jarred Young, of Salt Lake City, Utah, load a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) into a Gu More

Sailors prepare to load RIM-7 missiles into one of the ship's launchers aboard CVN 72.

At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Fire Controlman 2nd Class Chad Hardwick (left), from Delphos, Ohio, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jermeny Look (right), from Monticiello, Ill., prepare to load a NATO RIM-7 Se More

Fire Controlman 1st Class Ritchie Andrews, of Laurelton, N.Y., has a fit test performed on his MCU-2/P gas mask while Damage Controlman 3rd Class Travis Ross, from Delavan, Wis., monitors the readings.

Aboard USS Vincennes Fire Controlman 1st Class Ritchie Andrews, of Laurelton, N.Y., has a fit test performed on his MCU-2/P gas mask while Damage Controlman 3rd Class Travis Ross, from Delavan, Wis., monitors t More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven F. Pringle, assigned to the Combat Systems department.

At sea aboard USS San Jacinto Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven F. Pringle, assigned to the Combat Systems department, watches a Small Pox information video in his berthing area aboard the guided missile cruiser More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Patrick Iliff, from St. Francis, Kan., stands watch on the forecastle aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49).

Aboard USS Vincennes Fire Controlman 3rd Class Patrick Iliff, from St. Francis, Kan., stands watch on the forecastle aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49) during a sea and anchor detail as the More

Fire Controlman prepares a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) for upload into the system

At sea aboard USS Saipan Fire Controlman Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Lewis from Pittsburgh, Pa., prepares a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) for upload into the guided missile's launching system. The RAM missi More

Fire Controlman (FC) Sean Boykin from Sacramento, California, mills for a conniver alignment tool in the rewind shop aboard the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), during sea trials in the Western Pacific Ocean. (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Justin Proulx, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Fire Controlman 1ST Class (FC1) Howard Forsythe from Mikado, Michigan, loads live ammunition into the MK-15 Close In Weapon System (CIWS) aboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Tina M. Ackerman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Fire Controlman 1ST Class (FC1) Howard Forsythe from Mikado, Michigan, loads live ammunition as FC3 Christopher McCoy from Pocatello, Indiana, downloads dummy rounds from an MK-15 Close In Weapon System (CIWS), aboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Tina M. Ackerman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class (FC3) Christopher McCoy from Pocatello, Indiana, places dummy rounds into an ammunition box after reloading the MK-15 Close In Weapon System (CIWS) with live rounds, aboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Tina M. Ackerman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class (FC3) Christopher McCoy from Pocatello, Indiana, downloads dummy rounds from an MK-15 Close In Weapon System (CIWS), aboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Tina M. Ackerman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class (FC3) William Bishop uses a torque-wrench to verify the muzzle clamp on the Close-in Weapons System (CIWS)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTFEX) Base: Uss Deyo (DD 989) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Tina M. Ackerman, USN Release Status: Released t More

Fire Controlman (FC) Dennis Kenyon passes firing orders to gun mount two during naval surface fire support exercises aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD 989)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Deyo (DD 989) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Tina M. Ackerman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fire Controlman Second Class Val Funderburk moves the NATO RIM-7M Sea Sparrow launcher using the Deck Control Unit to position launcher and loader directly over the missile on board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) Jesi Werling, USN Release Status: Released to Public C More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Dylan Paige hand cranks a RIM-7 NATO "Sea Sparrow" missile into the launcher during a missile upload aboard USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operation SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jesi Werling, USN Release Status: Rele More

Fire Controlman Second Class Dan Slaght directs Fire Controlman Third Class Dylan Paige to maintain positive control over the NATO RIM-7M Sea Sparrow missile while verifying alignment of the missile rail combination to the loader on board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) Jesi Werling, USN Release Status: Released to Public C More

Fire Controlman Second Class Val Funderburk and Fire Controlman SEAMAN Kermit Carr preposition the NATO RIM-7M Sea Sparrow missile canister prior to the missile inspection on board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) Jesi Werling, USN Release Status: Released to Public C More

Gunners Mate 1ST Class (GM1) Todd Nelson (left), SEAMAN (SN) Aljah M. Saddler, Fire Controlman 1ST Class (FC1) Mike P. Noonan (hat) and Electronics Technician 3rd Class (ET3) Douglas Fawcett, learn how to properly break down the Moss berg 500 shotgun aboard the USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG 56), during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Uss John S. Mccain (DDG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Andrew Meyers Release Status: Released t More

Fire Controlman Second Class (FC2) Chris Campbell, United States Navy (USN), from Olney, Maryland (left), Hull Technician Third Class (HT3) Aaron Davis, USN, from Phoenix, Arizona (center) and Postal Clerk Third Class (PC3) Nick Lewandowski, USN, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, participate in the freestyle relay race at the Terror Club in Singapore

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CARAT 2001 Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Kevin H. Tierney, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Fire Controlman 3rd Class replaces faulty components on a circuit board. This board is part of the ship's high-pressure air system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin C. More

USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Fire Controlman 3rd Class selects switches on the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS). The NTDS provides real time automatic exchange of air, surface, and subsurface tracking and fire control information

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin C. More

USS Carl Winson - Missile launcher maintenance

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, WA (Apr. 12, 2002) From left to right, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Chad Shawler, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Tahsha Trebilcock, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Adam Dahl, prepare missile l More

Lt. Scott Henrickson, center, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Martin Haebeck, left, and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Edison Faggett, stand at parade rest during the guided missile destroyer USS Preble's (DDG 88) commissioning ceremony.

Boston, Mass. (Nov. 09, 2002) Lt. Scott Henrickson, center, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Martin Haebeck, left, and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Edison Faggett, stand at parade rest during the guided missile des More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Von Carmack assigned to USS Valley Forge (CG 50)

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 12, 2003) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Von Carmack assigned to USS Valley Forge (CG 50) watches over the cargo search team inside a cargo hold while conducting a Visit, More

Gunner�s Mate 2nd Class Rob Nelson and Fire Controlman 2nd Class James Lowry, both assigned to USS Valley Forge (CG 50)

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 13, 2003) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Rob Nelson and Fire Controlman 2nd Class James Lowry, both assigned to USS Valley Forge (CG 50), move boxes of yarn to determine if More

Fire Controlman assigned to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) Combat Systems Division, prepare to load a NATO Sea Sparrow missile into a launcher.

. Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 07, 2003) Fire Controlman assigned to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) Combat Systems Division, prepare to load a NATO Sea Sparrow missile into a lau More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Casey Relation steadies a NATO Sea Sparrow missile crate as it is lowered to a Sea Sparrow launcher sponson.

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 07, 2003) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Casey Relation steadies a NATO Sea Sparrow missile crate as it is lowered to a Sea Sparrow launcher sponson aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier U More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Perez Figueroa and Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Nassau prepare to load a NATO Sea Sparrow missile into a launcher aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 07, 2003) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Perez Figueroa and Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Nassau prepare to load a NATO Sea Sparrow missile into a launcher aboard the nuclear powered aircraf More

Fire Controlmen perform a maintenance inspection on a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) after completing a Pre-Aimed Calibration (PAC) fire.

Pacific Ocean (Feb. 20, 2003) Left to right, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Eric Boyer of Reno, Nev., Fire Controlman 3rd Class Craig Bowen, of Washougal, Wash., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Heather St. Clair, of C More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven Goad from Virginia Beach, Va., (right) and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Joshua from Saugerties, N.Y., load a Phalanx Mk-15 Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 07, 2003) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven Goad from Virginia Beach, Va., (right) and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Joshua from Saugerties, N.Y., load a Phalanx Mk-15 Close In Weapons Sy More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven Goad from Virginia Beach, Va., loads 20mm ammunition into a Phalanx Mk-15 Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

The Mediterranean Sea (Mar. 07, 2003) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven Goad from Virginia Beach, Va., loads 20mm ammunition into a Phalanx Mk-15 Close In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jaquelin Powers from Cooper, Fla. replaces a vertical gyro for a Close in Weapon System (CWIS) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jaquelin Powers from Cooper, Fla. replaces a vertical gyro for a Close in Weapon System (CWIS) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Andre Holt checks his equipment

The Red Sea (May. 22, 2003) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Andre Holt checks his equipment while on watch in the Data System Repair Shop aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Kearsarge is currently operating in the Red More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brian Gadeberg stands ready to fire the close in weapon system (CIWS) at the local control panel in the CIWS control room aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

The Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 23, 2003) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brian Gadeberg stands ready to fire the close in weapon system (CIWS) at the local control panel in the CIWS control room aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3 More

National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame quarterback, Terry Bradshaw and NASCAR Busch Series Driver Casey Atwood sign autographs for Lt. Nat King and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Scott Atkins while others wait in line

Arlington, Va. (Aug. 11, 2003) National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame quarterback, Terry Bradshaw and NASCAR Busch Series Driver Casey Atwood sign autographs for Lt. Nat King and Fire Controlman 2nd Class More

Six tons of narcotics, seized in August and September of this year, is offloaded by Sailors

Mayport, Fla. (Sep. 30, 2003) Six tons of narcotics, seized in August and September of this year, is offloaded by Sailors assigned to the frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), left to right, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Ken More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Scott Wills, left, assists Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nick Debricque, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class James Orourke, with loading a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) with 20mm ammunition aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 15, 2003) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Scott Wills, left, assists Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nick Debricque and Fire Controlman 2nd Class James Orourke with loading a Close In Weapons System (C More

Fire Controlman perform daily maintenance one of the ship�s Close In Weapon System (CIWS) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Arabian Gulf (Dec. 29, 2003) Fire Controlman perform daily maintenance one of the ships Close In Weapon System (CIWS) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). CIWS is a radar-controlled, high rate-of-fire Gatling gun, More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Enrico Tatad, assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Valley Forge (CG 50) asks the captain of a cargo ship if there is an operating copier on board.

Central Command Area of Responsibility (Jan. 12, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Enrico Tatad, assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Valley Forge (CG 50) asks the captain of a cargo ship if there is an ope More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Matt Belanger from New Haven, Conn., assists in loading a NATO RIIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Matt Belanger from New Haven, Conn., assists in loading a NATO RIIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Navy uses the RIM-7 More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Tyler Gulliksen and Chief Master-at-Arms Ricardo Cerna return to the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49).

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 26, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Tyler Gulliksen and Chief Master-at-Arms Ricardo Cerna return to the guided missile cruiser USS Vincennes (CG 49) after conducting a Visit, Board, Search More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jeremy Hodgin, of Lawton, Okla., waits for the signal to cast off the lines.

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Feb. 19, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jeremy Hodgin, of Lawton, Okla., waits for the signal to cast off the lines to send the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) on depl More

Tom Hayden, whose son is stationed aboard the guided missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) explains to his grandson and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Charlie Romero how guns have changed since he served in the Navy during World War II.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Apr. 05, 2004) Tom Hayden, whose son is stationed aboard the guided missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) explains to his grandson and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Charlie Romero how guns ha More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Dennis McVicker, of Lansing, Mich., links plugged 20-millimeter dummy rounds for the Close-In Weapons System (CIWS).

Arabian Gulf (Apr. 19, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Dennis McVicker, of Lansing, Mich., links plugged 20-millimeter "dummy rounds" for the Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) prior to a simulated firing exercise More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Mathew Bergoschije embraces his new daughter Hannah during homecoming celebrations.

Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (May. 27, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Mathew Bergoschije embraces his new daughter Hannah during homecoming celebrations for the guided missile cruiser USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole com More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven Adams, of Waimea, Hawaii, connects the wing fins to a RIM-7P Sea Sparrow.

Pacific Ocean (May. 27, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Steven Adams, of Waimea, Hawaii, connects the wing fins to a RIM-7P Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Joh More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jeremy Conrad reunites with his daughter after the guided missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) returns to Naval Station San Diego, Calif.

San Diego, Calif. (Jun. 03, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jeremy Conrad reunites with his daughter after the guided missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) returns to Naval Station San Diego, Calif. McClusky is More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Derek J. Carpenter repels from the O-3 level of the guided missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 61).

Naval Station Everett, Wash. (Jun. 03, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Derek J. Carpenter repels from the O-3 level of the guided missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 61) during Visit Board Search and Seizu More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Timothy Howze cleans and inspects the barrels on a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS).

Mediterranean Sea (Jun. 25, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Timothy Howze cleans and inspects the barrels on a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kenne More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Douglas Hanson dives into the water to retrieve an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) MK-50 Torpedo.

Arabian Gulf (Jun. 26, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Donnelly dives into the water to retrieve an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) MK-50 Training Torpedo, that guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (D More

Aviation Weapons System Operator 2nd Class Patrick Neeley and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Douglas Hanson are surround by dye from a dye marker attached to an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) MK-50 Torpedo.

Arabian Gulf (Jun. 26, 2004) Aviation Weapons System Operator 2nd Class Patrick Neeley and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Donnelly are surround by dye from a locator marker attached to an Anti-Submarine More

Lt. Tommy Baskin hands a nose cone bracket to Fire Controlman 2nd Class Douglas Hanson as he retrieves an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) MK-50 Torpedo.

Arabian Gulf (Jun. 26, 2004) Lt. Tommy Baskin hands a nose cone bracket to Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Donnelly as he retrieves an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) MK-50 Training Torpedo, that guided miss More

Aviation Weapons System Operator 2nd Class Patrick Neeley and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Douglas Hanson are surround by dye from a dye marker as they attach a retrieval strap to an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) MK-50.

Arabian Gulf (Jun. 26, 2004) Aviation Weapons System Operator 2nd Class Patrick Neeley and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Donnelly are surround by dye from a locating marker as they attach a retrieval st More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Chad Carr, of Madison, Wis., soders console light bulbs aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise CVN 65.

North Sea (Jul. 01, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Chad Carr, of Madison, Wis., soders console light bulbs aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is one of seven aircra More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jason Larimer, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) practices repelling during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training evolution.

Naval Station Everett, Wash. (Jul. 20, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jason Larimer, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) practices repelling during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBS More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joseph Henney, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) practices repelling during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training evolution.

Naval Station Everett, Wash. (Jul. 20, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joseph Henney, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) practices repelling during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBS More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Albert Callos from Virginia Beach, Va., changes out 20mm dummy rounds with live 20mm rounds during a Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) test fire.

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 15, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Albert Callos from Virginia Beach, Va., changes out 20mm "dummy" rounds with live 20mm rounds during a Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) test fire. Th More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Matthew Randolph greets family members on the brow of the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59).

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Sep. 02, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Matthew Randolph greets family members on the brow of the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) shortly after returning to Pearl Harbor fro More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jeffery Demboski of Syracuse, N.Y., conducts resistance measurements on the Close in Weapons System (CWIS) .

Arabian Gulf (Sep. 24, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jeffery Demboski of Syracuse, N.Y., conducts resistance measurements on the Close in Weapons System (CWIS) assigned to Combat System Six (CS-6), aboard the More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Adam Murray of Washington, Penn., stands watch in combat systems RIM-7 missile firing console.

Arabian Gulf (Sep. 26, 2004) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Adam Murray of Washington, Penn., stands watch in combat systems RIM-7 missile firing console, aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), whi More

Fire Controlman 1st Class Michael Davidson, assigned to USS Cowpens (CG 63), speaks with a member of a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team from the Indian Navy Delhi-class destroyer INS Mysore (D 62).

Indian Ocean (Oct. 06, 2004) Fire Controlman 1st Class Michael Davidson, assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), speaks with a member of a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team from t More

Fire Controlman 1st Class Malyndia Bass's son gets behind a Browning M2 .50-caliber machine gun during a Tiger Cruise held aboard the Navy's newest guided missile destroyer, USS Momsen (DDG 92).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 13, 2004) Fire Controlman 1st Class Malyndia Bass's son gets behind a Browning M2 .50-caliber machine gun during a Tiger Cruise held aboard the Navy's newest guided missile destroyer, USS Mo More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nat Sakolpas, left, of Long Beach, Calif., is assisted by Fire Controlman 3rd Class Eric Hatchett of Lebanon, Ohio, while loading a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 18, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Nat Sakolpas, left, of Long Beach, Calif., is assisted by Fire Controlman 3rd Class Eric Hatchett of Lebanon, Ohio, while loading a Close-In Weapons Syste More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Randy Anfinson, of Olympia, Wash., performs alignments on a radar system aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 19, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Randy Anfinson, of Olympia, Wash., performs alignments on a radar system aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln an More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christian Blanco, left, catches the dummy rounds during the loading of a Close-In Weapon System (CWIS) Phalanx mount aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 25, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christian Blanco, left, catches the dummy rounds during the loading of a Close-In Weapon System (CWIS) Phalanx mount aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carr More

A Fire Controlman attaches the fin to a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow missile.

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 31, 2004) A Fire Controlman attaches the fin to a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow missile during a launcher upload evaluation aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Th More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Rose Gregory, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christian Blanco attach the loader assembly to a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS).

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 02, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Rose Gregory, left, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Christian Blanco attach the loader assembly to a Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) prior to loading dummy r More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Keith Stewart monitors the primary Air Search Radar for possible air threats, from the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61).

Persian Gulf (Dec. 25, 2004) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Keith Stewart monitors the primary Air Search Radar for possible air threats, from the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided missile cruiser US More

Marine Cpl. Tyler Samms, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Bethany A. Deadman pass bags of rice to fellow Sailors and Marines during a joint working party with foreign forces at an airfield in Sabang, Indonesia.

Sabang, Indonesia (Jan. 24, 2005) Marine Cpl. Tyler Samms, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Bethany A. Deadman pass bags of rice to fellow Sailors and Marines during a joint working party with foreign forces at an More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Kenneth Nwaezeadu (left) of Los Angeles, Calif., and Fire Controlman Seaman Robert Hinman of Lebanon, Maine, load a canister round simulator into the aft Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launcher.

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 30, 2005) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Kenneth Nwaezeadu (left) of Los Angeles, Calif., and Fire Controlman Seaman Robert Hinman of Lebanon, Maine, load a canister round simulator into the aft More

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Robert Jackson, foreground, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joshua Stoddard-Herriman clean the turret of the MK-45 5-in./54-cal. lightweight gun.

Persian Gulf (Feb. 07, 2005) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Robert Jackson, foreground, and Fire Controlman 2nd Class Joshua Stoddard-Herriman clean the turret of the MK-45 5-in./54-cal. lightweight gun while cleaning More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Alan Lenox of San Diego, Calif., releases the mooring lines from the pier of Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.

Yokosuka, Japan (Feb. 10, 2005) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Alan Lenox of San Diego, Calif., releases the mooring lines from the pier of Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, as the guided missile cruiser U More

Fire Controlman 2nd class Mark Bradley, Fire Controlman 2nd class Mike Brophy, and Fire Controlman 3rd class Maurico Alvarez push a large Killer Tomato overboard.

Persian Gulf (Feb. 21, 2005) Fire Controlman 2nd class Mark Bradley, Fire Controlman 2nd class Mike Brophy, and Fire Controlman 3rd class Maurico Alvarez push a large Killer Tomato overboard for a live fire exe More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jeffrey Oberts of San Diego, Calif., performs a customs inspection on a U.S. Army Soldier's duffle bag at Camp Doha, Kuwait.

Camp Doha, Kuwait (Mar. 01, 2005) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jeffrey Oberts of San Diego, Calif., performs a customs inspection on a U.S. Army Soldier's duffle bag at Camp Doha, Kuwait. Petty Officer Oberts is a More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christopher D. Dotson of Houston, Texas, uploads live 20mm ammunition in a Close-In-Weapon-System (CIWS).

Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 03, 2005) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Christopher D. Dotson of Houston, Texas, uploads live 20mm ammunition in a Close-In-Weapon-System (CIWS) to be shot during a Pre-Aim Calibration fire abo More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Drew Pickens embraces his new son with wife for the first time after returning from deployment.

Mayport, Fla. (Apr. 08, 2005) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Drew Pickens embraces his new son with wife for the first time after returning from deployment aboard the guided missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40). More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kenneth Breeden, left, is assisted by Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Tonee Barachina in folding the national ensign on the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Pacific Ocean (Apr. 27, 2005) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Kenneth Breeden, left, is assisted by Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Tonee Barachina in folding the national ensign on the flight deck aboard USS More

Quartermaster Seaman Jeffery Hammond fires a MK-79 Grenade Launcher as Fire Controlman 3rd Class Albert Roddy checks for accuracy during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) exercise.

Horn of Africa (May. 04, 2005) Quartermaster Seaman Jeffery Hammond fires a MK-79 Grenade Launcher as Fire Controlman 3rd Class Albert Roddy checks for accuracy during a Pre-Aim Calibration Fire (PACFIRE) exerc More

Fire Controlman 1st Class Ron Sanders and Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Clovis Long assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) wrap up loading pallets.

Gulf of Aden (May. 14, 2005) Fire Controlman 1st Class Ron Sanders and Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Clovis Long assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) wrap up loading pallets More

Fire Controlman 3rd Class James Martin explains weapon-targeting equipment to visitors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56).

Yokosuka, Japan (May. 31, 2005) Fire Controlman 3rd Class James Martin explains weapon-targeting equipment to visitors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), in the Combat Information More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathon S. Hill, top, Fire Controlman 1st Class Benjamin P. Carroll, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Pajtas prepare one of the three Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) for firing.

Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 13, 2005) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jonathon S. Hill, top, Fire Controlman 1st Class Benjamin P. Carroll, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Pajtas prepare one of the three Close-in W More

Senior Chief Fire Controlman Craig Paskewic and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Sean Winterbottom check for a signal on a wiring harness to the Phalanx Close in Weapons System (CWIS).

Persian Gulf (Jul. 17, 2005) Senior Chief Fire Controlman Craig Paskewic and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Sean Winterbottom check for a signal on a wiring harness to the Phalanx Close in Weapons System (CWIS) whil More

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Paga, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), simulates a swimmer attack scenario during an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Sep. 13, 2005) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Matthew Paga, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), simulates a swimmer attack scenario during an anti-terrorism/force More