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Thursday, March 07, 2013

Stranded USS Guardian Decommissioned After 23 Years


Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) concluded 23 years of service to the Navy during a decommissioning ceremony March 6 at Naval Base Sasebo, Japan.

The 79 Guardian crewmembers participated in the event held to signify the end of an era and to honor the legacy that Guardian has left behind.

"Today, we honor the service of our ship and of your service to our nation," said Lt. Cmdr. Mark Rice, commanding officer, USS Guardian.

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