Starting the gas turbines at the beginning of an eight month deployment is always tough.
Winning caption by Kirk Benson
Honorable Mentions:
Henry B. Suter III: After going through extensive computer based training, Petty Officer Smith starts up the reactor for his very first time.
Ray Young: If I don’t watch, I can honestly say I didn’t see who pushed the button.
ezyrdr57: Eeenie, meenie, miney, MISSILE!!