Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen puts on his dive mask while Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Charles Walters waits for permission to enter the water before performing an anti-terrorism force protection inspection dive as part of day-to-day operations protecting freedom of movement and the flow of commerce. Both sailors are assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving and force protection operations throughout the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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