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Sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat conduct small-boat operations.

Small Boat Ops

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford conduct small-boat operations in a rigid-hull inflatable boat in the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 8, 2023. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests..

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