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  • In Memoriam: SW2 Robert D. Stethem, USN

    06/14/2010 3:08:49 PM PDT · by Virginia Ridgerunner · 16 replies · 275+ views
    The Naval History & Heritage Command is remembering Steelworker Second Class Robert D. Stethem, USN, of Underwater Construction Team ONE, who was killed on this date in 1985 by the terrorist hijackers of TWA Flight 847. He posthumously received the Bronze Star for his heroism during this situation. USS Stethem (DDG-63) is named in his honor. Petty Officer Stethem, we salute you!
  • UCT 1 Salvages Mississippi Marina During Katrina Recovery Efforts

    09/19/2005 4:44:50 PM PDT · by SandRat · 6 replies · 425+ views
    Navy NewsStand ^ | Sep 19, 2005 | Journalist 1st Class (SW) Rachael L. Leslie
    PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (NNS) -- Divers from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, based out of Little Creek, Va., continued to clear a marina here Sept. 17 to that was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. The team of 15 divers from UCT 1 is on its fourth day of recovery efforts at the small fishing marina, which provides $15 million in oysters and $5 million in shrimp revenue to the communities of southern Mississippi each year. According to Chief Builder (SCW/DSW) Margaret S. Cooper of UCT-1, the first priority of the team has been clearing the marina of all the debris collected...