Gunner's Mate Spinner Challenge Coin Harpoon and CIWS

Harpoon and CIWS

The year 1948 commemorates the establishment of the Damage Controlman rating

or battle damage strikes without warning

In the Navy

This challenge coin pays tribute to the men and women who wear or once wore the mighty crossed cannons

Gunner's Mate Spinner Challenge Coin Harpoon and CIWSThe US Navy Gunner's Mate is one of the oldest rates in the Navy. This challenge coin pays tribute to the men and women who wear or once wore the mighty crossed cannons. Front outer ring text: "CUSTODIANS OF NAVAL GUNS AND ORDNANCE, ENTRUSTED WITH WEAPONS READINESS, AMMUNITION ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EXPLOSIVES SAFETY AT SEA AND ASHORE" "MASTERS OF SMALL ARMS AND CREW SERVED WEAPONS" "RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPLICATION OF LETHAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF SHIP,