Keywords: US Navy 030610-N-0000X-006 Damage Controlman 3rd Class Krystle Vernon (right) checks a team of 3rd class midshipmen^rsquo,s work suiting up in firefighting equipment during Damage Control Olympics.jpg en At sea aboard USS Whidbey Island Jun 10 2003 -- Damage Controlman 3rd Class Krystle Vernon right checks a team of 3rd class midshipmen s work suiting up in firefighting equipment during Damage Control Olympics an event which gives the midshipmen hands on experience with damage control situations The midshipmen were aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island LSD 41 for a week getting an overview of life aboard a Navy ship The midshipmen also spend a week in the with the Marine Corps and the aviation and submarine communities of the Navy before choosing one to serve in upon receiving their commissions U S Navy photo RELEASED 2003-06-10 030610-N-0000X-006 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 8130 U S Navy photo PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Whidbey Island LSD-41 Damage Controlman |