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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Abney instructs newly qualified search and rescue swimmer Seaman Julian Fuenzalida in various dive procedures used aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in the Pacific Ocean on May 19, 2009. Search and rescue swimmers rescue personnel in distress or danger at sea or on land.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Abney instructs newly qualified search and rescue swimmer Seaman Julian Fuenzalida

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Abney instructs newly qualified search and rescue swimmer Seaman Julian Fuenzalida in various dive procedures used aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in the Pacific Ocean on May 19, 2009. Search and rescue swimmers rescue personnel in distress or danger at sea or on land.

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