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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin McMaster welds an anchor terminal on an arresting gear cable while conducting maintenance aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington under way in the Pacific Ocean, June 16, 2012.

GEAR WELDING

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin McMaster welds an anchor terminal on an arresting gear cable while conducting maintenance aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington under way in the Pacific Ocean, June 16, 2012.

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