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U.S. sailors brace for shock in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex during a general quarters drill in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2015. The Essex is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

BRACING FOR SHOCK

U.S. sailors brace for shock in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex during a general quarters drill in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2015. The Essex is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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