page_title: Needlegun scaler
hierarchical_section_title: Needlegun scaler
caption_attribution_description: 060323-N-3946H-042 Yokosuka, Japan (March 23, 2006) - Seaman Apprentice Markie Moon uses a needle-gun to remove old paint and corrosion aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is currently conducting a Ship's Restricted Availability (SRA). SRA is an intensive maintenance period designed to help keep the ship combat ready. Currently in port, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as part of the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick L. Heil (RELEASED)
context_page_description: A needlegun scaler, needle scaler or needle-gun is a tool used to remove rust, mill scale, and old paint from metal surfaces. The tool is used in metalwork applications as diverse as home repair, automotive repair and shipboard preservation.
context_section_description: A needlegun scaler, needle scaler or needle-gun is a tool used to remove rust, mill scale, and old paint from metal surfaces.  The tool is used in metalwork applications as diverse as home repair, automotive repair and shipboard preservation.
caption: A U.S. Navy Seaman uses a needle-gun to remove old paint and corrosion aboard USS Kitty Hawk.[1]
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