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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Buzzell fires an M-14 semi-automatic rifle during a live-fire exercise aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 30. The Nimitz is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability off the coast of Southern California.

LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Buzzell fires an M-14 semi-automatic rifle during a live-fire exercise aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 30. The Nimitz is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability off the coast of Southern California.

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