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USS Michigan Crew Hones Skills Prior to Deployment

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Dagendesh, , Det. USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (Blue) crew Sailors underwent topside line-handling training outside Trident Training Facility at Naval Base Kitsap, on May 7. Members of the submarine's crew used the training to keep abreast of the important aspects of Navy life and seamanship, such as line-handling. (Blue) Chief of the Boat (COB), Master Chief Electronics Technician (SS) Thomas Metcalf said that training like this instills pride and professionalism. "The reason for this training is to get myself, as the COB, and my crew onto the same sheet of music," said Metcalf. Prior to any deployment…