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"To forget about mines and mine countermeasures would be to invite upon ourselves a future maritime defeat." —Admiral James D. Watkins, USN Chief, Naval Operations HOW TO KEEP THE OTHER GUY FROM MINING YOUR BUSINESS. The approach is twofold. Mount an effective mine-laying program in defense of home waters. Or impede an enemy's operations in his own home waters. As Avenger class shipbuilding part- ners with the U.S. Navy, we're proud to support renewed emphasis on mine warfare and counter- measures as a deterrent force. This focus couldn't come at a better time. MCM vessels are an integral and vital part of the 600-ship Navy. Without minesweepers, our fleet could be bottled up in home ports. Of course, that's where the other guy would like to keep us. But Admiral Watkins spoke for all of us when he declared: "We must never again let mines and mine countermeasures become weapons that wait for our attention." /Marinette /Viarine Marinette, Wisconsin 54143 (715) 735-9341 / TWX 910-270-1388 Circle 333 on Reader Service Card •>
