Posted: March 18, 2011
Photo: U.S. Navy Chief Mass Communication Specialist Aaron Strickland |
| Third Mate Hugh Grandstaff (left) gets instructions from Chief Mate John Kinkela before launching a rigid hull inflatable boat from HSV 2 Swift as the ship approaches Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. The HSV 2 Swift is operated for Military Sealift Command by Sealift LLC and is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers. |