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Naval Station Mayport sailors gathered

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at the base chapel for an observance of

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Black History Month . The event began

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with remarks from base Commanding

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Officer Captain Douglas Cochran ,

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followed by a speech by ken johnson of

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the Jacksonville Mayor's office . I

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appreciate the opportunity to be here

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on this naval base because it

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represents a struggle found by so many

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people . But when it boils down in the

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military on this base , there's one

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common charge , one focus and that is

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the defense of this great country .

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Captain Cochran expressed the

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importance of diversity . I think the

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commitment to diversity , the

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understanding that diversity is

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actually a powerful , powerful tool and

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correlates directly to readiness and

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war fighting capabilities . From Naval

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Station Mayport , I'm Petty Officer

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Salt Cd .