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The USS Benfold fires a harpoon missile during exercise Valiant Shield 2016 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial field training exercise focusing on integration among U.S. forces. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Lyons

Harpoon Missile

The USS Benfold fires a harpoon missile during exercise Valiant Shield 2016 in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 13, 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial field training exercise focusing on integration among U.S. forces. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Lyons

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