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The I-35 bridge collapse site over the Mississippi river 13 days after the collapse. Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 are assisting other federal, state, and local authorities in the recovery efforts at the site.

Aug. 15, 2007

UCT-1 Integrates Engineering Skills to Support Minneapolis Search and Recovery Efforts

MINNEAPOLIS -- Seabees from Underwater Construction Team 1 (UCT-1) are assisting Divers from Mobile

Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (SS/DV) John Miller, from Monticello, Minn., volunteered to come to Minneapolis and assist in recovery efforts after the I-35 bridge collapse Aug 1st.Miller obtained persmission from his chain of command aboard USS Norfolk (SSN 714) and has been supporting MDSU-2 divers since his arrival August 6. USNORTHCOM is responsible for coordination of all active-duty military forces serving in Defense Support of Civil Authority roles.

Aug. 15, 2007

Minneapolis native diver returns home to help recovery efforts

MINNEAPOLIS -- When local native Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (SS/DV) John Miller heard the news and

Navy Diver 1st Class William Eversmann of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., surfaces after a salvage dive in the Mississippi River. MDSU-2 is assisting other federal, state, and local authorities managing disaster and recovery efforts at the site of the I-35 bridge collapse.

Aug. 13, 2007

Secretary of Transportation Praises DoD Efforts in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS -- Secretary of Transportation, the Honorable Mary E. Peters, visited the site of the

Secretary of Transportation, Mary E. Peters, tours the site of the I-35 bridge collapse over the Mississippi river, with Col. Michael Chesney, defense coordinating officer, Aug. 10. Secretary Peters was briefed on the current situation and the progress of the multi-agency search and recovery effort. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Adam Nuzzo

Aug. 13, 2007

Defense Coordination Element Works Towards Recovery

Minneapolis – Response to tragedies such as the I-35 bridge collapse Aug. 1 often requires

Aug. 10, 2007

Navy unit brings unique capability to Minneapolis bridge recovery

MINNEAPOLIS -- Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little

Aug. 9, 2007

Navy divers continue search, recovery efforts in Minneapolis

Navy divers continued efforts yesterday in support of search and recovery efforts at the site of the

Navy divers from Mobile Dive and Salvage Unit 2 stationed at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek prepare to enter the water of the I-35 bridge wreckage Aug. 07. When requested by the primary agency and approved by the Secretary of Defense, MDSU 2 may be utilized in support of civil authorities managing disaster recovery efforts.

Aug. 9, 2007

Minnesota governor thanks Navy for support

During an Aug. 8 survey of the site of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Donald C. Winter, tours the site of the I-35 bridge collapse over the Mississippi river, with Department of Defense, federal, state, and local officials, Aug. 8. Secretary Winter was briefed on the current situation and the progress of the multi-agency search and recovery effort.

Aug. 9, 2007

Navy secretary visits Minneapolis bridge site

The Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Donald C. Winter, surveyed recovery efforts at the site of

Aug. 9, 2007

NORAD and USNORTHCOM civilian receives CFC hero award

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The chairman of the 2006 North American Aerospace Defense Command

Sailors of Mobile Dive and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU 2) from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek are briefed by Warrant Officer Daniel Mikulski of MDSU 2 after arriving at 934th Air Reserve Base Minneapolis Minn. When requested by the primary agency and approved by the Secretary of Defense, MDSU 2 may be utilized in support of civil authorities managing disaster recovery efforts.

Aug. 8, 2007

DoD provides assistance to Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Department of Defense has deployed a Defense Coordinating Element to the