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Navy Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Richards and Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd Class Stephen Miller man a gun mount during a drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, March 28, 2008. Boxer is at sea preparing for an upcoming deployment.

MANNING A GUN MOUNT

Navy Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Richards and Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd Class Stephen Miller man a gun mount during a drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, March 28, 2008. Boxer is at sea preparing for an upcoming deployment.

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