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Navy Seaman Chaston Faulkner steers the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) while standing night watch as the ship's helmsman on July 15, 2004, during UNITAS 45-04. UNITAS is an annual training exercise focused on advancing operational capabilities and inter-operations, as well as relations between the U.S. Navy and South American naval forces.

Seaman Chaston Faulkner steers the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51).

Navy Seaman Chaston Faulkner steers the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) while standing night watch as the ship's helmsman on July 15, 2004, during UNITAS 45-04. UNITAS is an annual training exercise focused on advancing operational capabilities and inter-operations, as well as relations between the U.S. Navy and South American naval forces.

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