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Navy Petty Officers 2nd Class David Tynes and John Garcia conduct topside pilot checks before the deep submergence rescue vehicle Mystic One dives into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California on Dec. 14, 2005. The deep submergence rescue vehicle is operating from the submarine support vessel MV Kellie Chouest.

Navy Petty Officers 2nd Class David Tynes and John Garcia conduct topside pilot checks.

Navy Petty Officers 2nd Class David Tynes and John Garcia conduct topside pilot checks before the deep submergence rescue vehicle Mystic One dives into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California on Dec. 14, 2005. The deep submergence rescue vehicle is operating from the submarine support vessel MV Kellie Chouest.

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