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Sailors hoist a weapon into position.

Hoist Help

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elizabeth Ray directs sailors to hoist a weapon into position to load onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft aboard the USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf, Jan. 8, 2019.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant G. Grady VIRIN: 190108-N-OM854-0297C.JPG
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