
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Richardson November 06, 2021 at 12:11AM One of the most dangerous circumstances for a ship out to sea is fire. Hundreds of miles from land, there is no fire department to call when a casualty arises. That is why it is each Sailors’ duty to understand the importance of damage control aboard naval ships.
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