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Minesweep Exercise (Short Version)

AFN Sasebo

Oct. 12, 2012 | 0:51

USS Patriot is an avenger class mine sweeper designed to search for mines without actually setting them off in the process. Seaman Che Rose went aboard USS Patriot to find out how these Sailors clear the way for the rest of the fleet. Soundbites include Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Hanson - Magnetic Cable Rig Captain, USS Patriot and Chief Petty Officer Alex Sudul - Deck Department LCPO, USS Patriot. Produced by Seaman Che Rose.