CO describes the hands-on training used in gunners mate

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill., (Jan. 12, 2012) Cmdr. Mark A. Meskimen, commanding officer of the Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit, Great Lakes, describes the hands-on training used in gunners mate "A" school to Rear Adm. David F. Steindl, Commander, Naval Service Training Command and Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 3rd Class Ashleigh E. Hester) File# 120112-N-PD622-002