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US Navy Divers-From the Bottom Up - Long, Package

Defense Media Activity - Air Force

May 23, 2012 | 2:23

The United States Navy has employed divers in the repair of ships, construction work and salvage operations since the mid nineteenth century. In 2006 navy divers were officially recognized as a specific rating within the DOD. PO2 Mike Story explains more. Soundbites include Navy Diver 1st Class (DSW) William Lesnock - SRF/JRMC Yokosuka Dive Locker Water Front Coordinator, Participant; Navy Diver 2nd Class (DSW/EXW) Jeremy Simpson - SRF/JRMC Yokosuka Dive Locker, Participant; Hospital Corpman 2nd Class (DV/FMF) William Jacobson - Dive Locker Medical Diver, Participant and Master Chief Michael Miller - (DSW/SW) SRF/JRMC Yokosuka Command Master Diver, Participant. Produced by PO2 Mike Story.