An MK 15 Baseline 2 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System
Summary
An MK 15 Baseline 2 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) fires from a sponson aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a Pre-aim (PACFIRE) exercise. Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are deployed supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Fenaroli/Released)
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Date
15/10/2014
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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