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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

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A C-130H Hercules aircraft outfitted with the Modular Aircraft Fire Fighting System (MAFFS)for aerial fire fighting capabilities prepares to land at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Camarillo, CA on Nov 20, 2007. The aircraft and crews are on standby in anticipation of expected wildfires in Southern California with the return of the Santa Ana Winds.

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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. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Adam Nuzzo (RELEASED)

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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.

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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.

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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. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Adam Nuzzo

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A float created by the Senior Enlisted Council of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command was awarded the Gen. William Palmer Trophy in the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade July 7, 2007, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Since World War II, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo organizers have donated a significant portion of the rodeo proceeds to military installation personnel and family support programs and military-related organizations in the Colorado Springs area.

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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.

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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.

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Navy Diver Second Class Petty Officer Noah Gottesman of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit Two (MDSU 2) from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia, hangs off a line to stay on the surface during a salvage dive in the Mississippi river. Navy divers from MDSU 2 stationed at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek work in tandem with federal, state, and local government agencies in the search and recovery process.

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Members of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit Two (MDSU 2) from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia swim through debris searching for victums of the I 35 bridge collapse on 8 August, 2007. Navy divers from MDSU 2 stationed at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek work in tandem with federal, state, and local government agencies in the search and recovery process.

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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.

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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.

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General Victor E. Renuart Jr., commander North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, passes the Command Colors to Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long Jr., commander Joint Task Force Civil Support, oficially passing command of the unit. Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Hale

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Navy Diver First Class Petty Officer Josuha Harsh of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit Two (MDSU 2) from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia, surfaces after completing a salvage dive in the Mississippi river as the vehicle he and his team rigged is lifted from the bottom. Navy divers from MDSU 2 stationed at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek work in tandem with federal, state, and local government agencies in the search and recovery process.

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SEWARD, Alaska Ð Members of the National Guard's civil support team board the USNS Henry J. Kaiser in biohazard suits here May 11 to investigate a simulated report of suspicious chemicals aboard during an exercise scenario for Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 2007. The civil support team worked in conjunction with the Seward police and fire departments, the Coast Guard, the FBI, and many other organizations to practice interagency coordination in an emergency situation. AKS/NE 07 is a State of Alaska/US NORTHCOM sponsored homeland defense/defense support of civil authorities exercise; part of the national-level Ardent Sentry/Northern Edge 07. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel N. Woods

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CAMP MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind.— An unidentified member of the Marine Corps’ Chemical Biological Incident Force, casualty extraction team, looks down to ensure there are no obstructions as he repels down the front of a building from the roof of a four story building with a victim during the Ardent Exercise here with a dummy as a simulated victim.

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A U.S. Navy Diver attached to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 prepares a lift bag to salvage tires off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. MDSU-2 is conducting salvage operations in conjunction with U.S. Army Deep Sea Divers, and U.S. Coast Guard divers through the Innovative Readiness Training program. The goal of the salvage mission is to retrieve approximately two million tires. The tires were placed on the ocean floor in the 1970's to act as an artificial reef. However, coral would not stick to the rubber and the tires now present an environmental hazard. Salvage operations will continue for the next month then resume next year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jack Georges

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NORTH POLE, Alaska – A National Guardsmen from Nebraska radios in for support after his unit detained a suspected terrorist during an Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 07 scenario here May 9. His radio is networked to the communications systems of other participating local, state, federal and private agencies due to an initiative called the Incident Command System. This cross-agency system improves coordinated response to emergencies such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)

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]An Airman and Soldiers contain a suspected terrorist after finding an improvised explosive devise (IED) was found while searching his vehicle during an Entry Control Point (ECP) stop. The ECP was established by members of the Nebraska National Guard and Alaska Air National Guard as part of an exercise conducted during Alaska Shield / Northern Edge 07. Exercise Alaska Shield / Northern Edge 07 is a state of Alaska / US Northern Command sponsored homeland defense / defense support of civil authorities exercise; part of the national-level Ardent Sentry / Northern Edge 07 exercise. Photo by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Greg Bingaman.

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