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A sailor is shown manning a military rifle aboard a boat with cloudy skies in the background.

Patrolling Gunner

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mayra Cortes operates a machine gun aboard a patrol boat during an exercise in San Diego, Feb. 14, 2023.

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  • Photo By: Navy Chief Petty Officer Nelson Doromal Jr. VIRIN: 230214-N-NT795-132Y.JPG
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