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unusual facts about Sealift


Combined operations

In its basic form it involved raiding coastal regions by land forces arriving from the naval vessels.


Lutselk'e

Although not accessible by road there is an airport, Lutselk'e Airport, with scheduled services from Yellowknife and an annual sealift is provided by Northern Transportation Company Limited from Hay River in the summer.

Operation Vigilant Sentinel

United States Navy and US Marine Corps combat forces (15th MEU) and active and reserve Military Sealift Command forces responded to Iraqi threats against Jordan and Kuwait.

Priority Material Office

PMO is dedicated to perform assigned material control and supply support responsibilities for the TRIDENT submarine operating forces assigned to Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR), and act as the focal point for logistics support of deployable Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command units.

Sealift Incorporated

Sealift Inc has collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarer's International Union and the American Maritime Officers union.


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