Holding the Line
Westfield’s Ulrich Kini, a Seaman in the U.S. Navy pulls mightily as part of the line team on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Danyela Bravo (standing) is also pictured. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy and Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Curtis Burdick)