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Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Orpha Hapdei uses a telescopic alidade to determine direction and angle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex in the Strait of Malacca, Jan. 11, 2022.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brett McMinoway VIRIN: 220111-N-EB193-2097T.JPG
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