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merchant Mariners have been essential

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to American economic prosperity since

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the founding of our nation

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in support of our national defense . It

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is merchant Mariners like our

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Department of Defense Civil service

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Mariners who sail the ships with fuel

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supplies in combat equipment that

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enable our armed forces toe operate

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globally at Military Sealift Command

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Way employ more than five merchant

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mirrors to operate our core fleet with

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hundreds more employed on contract

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operated ships in support of our

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nation's transportation requirements

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and special mission needs . As the

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nation continually improves the

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maritime industry , wear grateful for

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those who have stepped forward to carry

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on the finest traditions and look

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towards the future with a strong U . S

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merchant fleet .