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A sailor tests another sailor for COVID-19.

Nasal Swab

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zakary Peterson, left, uses a nasal swab to conduct a COVID-19 test of Navy Chief Petty Officer Melissa Colon aboard the dock landing ship USS Germantown during a complete crew screening for COVID-19, July 12, 2020. The Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor M DiMartino VIRIN: 200712-N-CL550-0358C.JPG
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