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U.S. Navy Seaman Nicholas Ardoin defends against a simulated attacker after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum during qualifications aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans under way in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2011. Ardoin is a hull technician fireman. The New Orleans is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

FIREMAN DEFENSE

U.S. Navy Seaman Nicholas Ardoin defends against a simulated attacker after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum during qualifications aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans under way in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2011. Ardoin is a hull technician fireman. The New Orleans is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

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