SULU SEA (Jan. 28, 2013) A Navy diver moves damage control equipment and other materials aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5). Loose equipment and material is being transferred off the ship according to the salvage plan designed to mitigate damage to the Tubbataha Reef, where Guardian ran aground Jan. 17. The Navy is working closely with the Philippine coast guard and navy during the recovery operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released) 130128-N-KL617-028 Join the conversation http

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SULU SEA (Jan. 28, 2013) A Navy diver moves damage control equipment and other materials aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5). Loose equipment and material is being transferred off the ship according to the salvage plan designed to mitigate damage to the Tubbataha Reef, where Guardian ran aground Jan. 17. The Navy is working closely with the Philippine coast guard and navy during the recovery operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released) 130128-N-KL617-028 Join the conversation Equipment and material is transferred from USS Guardian. (8430475252)

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