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They’ve been called the Navy’s best-kept secret: naval special warfare combatant craft crewmen. They go by the name “swick.” If you’re near the water and need to get out of a tight jam, these are the guys you want helping you. This is what it takes to become a SWCC operator. They bring an amazing array of firepower in small, but nimble, packages.

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