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U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-craft crewmen candidates check the integrity of their floatation devices before going to sea in Coronado, Calif., March 5, 2009. The 14-week course teaches candidates the skills they need as members of the Naval Special Warfare Boat Teams, including navigation, craft maintenance and repair, towing, anchoring and weapons.

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U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-craft crewmen candidates check the integrity of their floatation devices before going to sea in Coronado, Calif., March 5, 2009. The 14-week course teaches candidates the skills they need as members of the Naval Special Warfare Boat Teams, including navigation, craft maintenance and repair, towing, anchoring and weapons.

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