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A Coast Guard Damage Controlman at Work (01:19)

Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Florez Adams demonstrates some of his duties as a damage controlman for the Coast Guard.

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Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Florez Adams demonstrates some of his duties as a damage controlman for the Coast Guard. Adams, who is stationed in Boston, is trained to repair anything on a Coast Guard cutter, and he also knows how to respond to emergency situations.

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