Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class William Sanchez, left, Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jonathan Smitherman, and Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Christopher Haws secure a gun port hatch for a 24-pound long gun

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (May. 01, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class William Sanchez, left, Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Jonathan Smitherman, and Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Christopher Haws secure a gun port hatch for a 24-pound long gun aboard USS Constitution. Constitution Sailors recently re-opened the ship's gun ports in preparation for this summer's tour season, during which thousands of visitors stop to see 'Old Ironsides' daily. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter D. Melkus) File# 130501-N-SU274-005