Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Gregory Spaulding fires rounds

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Gregory Spaulding fires rounds from the MK 38 25mm machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)