Coast is clear thanks to Chicago `Minehunter'
Mine countermeasure ships are one type of U.S. Navy ships designed with a primary mission of clearing harbor, coastal, and ocean waters of explosive mines. It is an inherently dangerous but necessary mission which ensures the safety of our ships at sea.
Naval officers like Demetrius Wilkins are part of this minehunter legacy. Their vigilance allows our president the flexibility to deploy our ships to trouble spots around the world.
Navy Lt. Wilkins, the 27-year-old son of Bobbie Wilkins of Chicago, is stationed on board the mine countermeasure ship USS Scout (MCM 8), based in Ingleside, Texas.
As the operations …
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