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Author: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick House, Defense Media Activity

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Breaking the Barrier

March 8, 2013

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The Navy submarine community has an adage that says, "The number of surfaces must equal the number of dives." When submerged hundreds of feet beneath the sea, submarine Sailors have to put their differences, and sometimes even their rank, aside.