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July 17, 2014

Video: Blessing of the Fleet in Vicksburg Harbor

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District's Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) left the Vicksburg Harbor for its annual revetment season on July 9, 2014. The District hosted a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at the Vicksburg City Water Front as the MSU departed. The blessing was performed by U. S. Army Corps of Engineer Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mark Mitera.

 

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