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A sailor relays the position of a smoke float during a man overboard drill.

Position Relay

Navy Chief Petty Officer Walter Malone relays the position of a smoke float during a man overboard drill aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Carney in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 3, 2023. Carney is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the 6th Fleet, and 5th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

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