SULU SEA (March 21, 2013) Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Costa, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, guides a piece of equipment being lifted from the engine room compartment of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship ex-Guardian (MCM 5). Guardian ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef. The Navy continues to work in close cooperation with Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonah Stepanik/Released) 130321-N-JC374-111 Join the conversation http://


SULU SEA (March 21, 2013) Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Costa, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, guides a piece of equipment being lifted from the engine room compartment of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship ex-Guardian (MCM 5). Guardian ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef. The Navy continues to work in close cooperation with Philippine authorities to safely dismantle Guardian from the reef while minimizing environmental effects. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonah Stepanik/Released) 130321-N-JC374-111 Join the conversation A Sailor removes equipment from the former USS Guardian. (8592538600)


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