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Gunners from both ships shot hundreds of rounds at a floating training target. Formally known as a naval gunnery target balloon, the target is endearingly known as a “killer tomato.” “We enjoyed shooting at the killer tomato,” said Chief Gunner’s Mate Daniel Gibbs, Wichita’s gunnery liaison officer for the exercise. “Conducting live-fire exercises is what keeps us sharp and ready.” Before the gunnery exercise, Wichita launched her embarked helicopter from the “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 Detachment 8 to conduct firing range clearance and serve as a safety observer. Wichita and Cornwall then rendezvoused at a predetermined position, conducted communication checks, and maneuvered into safe firing positions. This tested both crews’ abilities to communicate, navigate, and operate together at sea.

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