Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Bradley Bennett, from Ludowici, Ga., loads chaff rounds in a MK 53 DLS launcher aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Montgomery/released)
Local man recognized by Navy
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