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Author: Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cole Keller, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

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Crossed Anchors, Dedicated Sailors

Jan. 4, 2016

Events and Partnerships

Partnerships

A loud crack shattered the tense air like a bullwhip as metal met metal. The hammer stood upright again for only a second, as if holding its breath, and fell on the pelican hook. With a final heave, the boatswain's mate knocked the stopper loose.