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Photo: 121030-N-KQ416-016 NORFOLK (Oct. 30, 2012) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Michael R. Gutermuth reads the SPS 73 radar on the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). San Antonio is preparing to get underway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary S. Welch/Released)

Worth A Thousand Words: What’s All That Green Stuff?

Posted on November 24, 2012 by bniegel

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Michael R. Gutermuth reads the SPS 73 radar on the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17).
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Photo: Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit step off a landing craft utility vehicle onto the shore of Breezy Point, a small coastal community in New York City, Nov. 9. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU are partnering with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Guard in order to clear debris from walkways and public spaces in order to help the residents of New York City return to normalcy as soon as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard)

Worth A Thousand Words: Go Go Go Go!!!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by bniegel

Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit step off a landing craft utility vehicle onto the shore of Breezy Point, a small coastal community in New York City.
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Photo: Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Geissler, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 4, operates a suction dredge system during an underwater recovery operation in search of an missing service member. The divers are working with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) who conducts global search, recovery and laboratory operations to identify missing Americans from past conflicts. MDSU 2-4 and JPAC are embarked onboard the USNS Grapple (T-ARS-53). The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Martin L. Carey/Released)

Worth A Thousand Words: “The Navy Diver Is Not A Fighting Man, He Is A Salvage Expert”

Posted on October 21, 2012 by bniegel

Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Geissler operates a suction dredge system during an underwater recovery operation in search of an missing service member.
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Navy Marine Corp Relief Society Fund Raiser

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jtozer

In Support of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, USS Blue Ridge sailors donate money in order to see their favorite senior personnel get “Pied” in the face and participate as FSA’s for one meal!  Each dollar equaled one vote. …
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Family Focus Friday: Siblings Help Build Afghan Future

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jtozer

For one pair of siblings, the mission of helping to rebuild Afghanistan for the future is a family affair, even as they are separated by distance. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Adam Powars, 38, a husband and father of two, …
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