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Saluting batteries

by Mark Savage

Category: Man & NatureAdded July 21, 200519 views

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Groton, CT (April 17, 2003) – GM1 (SW/DV) Christian Soloniewicz (right) fires the 40 mm saluting battery mount 42 as GM1 (SW) James Szerokman stands by to load the next shell. Gunners on mounts 41 and 42 fired a total of 15 shouts under the direction of MM1 (SS) Norman Sternad to render honors for Vice Adm. John J. Grossenbacker, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and keynote speaker for the Submarine Group TWO/Navy Region Northeast change of command.
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