Posted on Jan 25, 2016

U.S. sailors arrested by Iran return home in good spirits

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL

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Ten sailors who spent nearly 16 hours in Iranian custody are back in the United States, as an inquest continues into how they mistakenly steered into Iranian waters, triggering a high-stakes encounter that nearly derailed the looming U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

The riverine sailors arrived in San Diego Friday evening and are in good health, according to a Navy release Saturday.

"Our Sailors are being reintegrated with dignity and professionalism," said Rear Adm. Frank Morneau, head of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. "My top priority is the health, welfare and well-being of our Shipmates as they return to duty."

U.S. sailors arrested by Iran return home in good spirits

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CSM Charles Hayden

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@sfc Joe e SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL A summary of their debriefing would make great reading. Reading about the determined re-medial training, corrective and disciplinary action would be revealing of today's Naval aspirations.
They were mentioned as 'Riverine Sailors'.

I know a Riverine Sailor from 'Nam', after 1 1/2 tours as a boat driver, he wound up on a cruiser, he did not easily adapt to the deep water Navy. Upon his discharge, his uniforms were burned in a vacant lot. The responding LEOs were understanding and let the fire go on!

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