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A sailor wearing protective gear welds a piece of metal and sparks fly.

Makin Sparks

Navy Seaman Ryan Kaui, assigned to the USS Makin Island, welds a bracket while onboard the ship in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2022.

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  • Credit: Navy Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martine VIRIN: 221113-N-EI127-1069A.JPG
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