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The crew of the USS Howard inspect the saltwater sprinkler system during a counter measure wash down test, April 11, 2008, in preparation for a deployment.

SPRINKLER INSPECTION

The crew of the USS Howard inspect the saltwater sprinkler system during a counter measure wash down test, April 11, 2008, in preparation for a deployment.

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