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Castine Current

Midshipmen of NROTC Unit MMA participate in a Unit Log Run. The training run fosters fortitude while stressing the importance of teamwork along a 2.5 mile course through Castine. The

MMA unit is composed of 58 students. (Photo by Billy Sims)

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eamwork, physical stamina, esprit de corps

and friendly rivalry are the hallmarks of the

lifeboat race at the culmination of MUG

Month. A longstanding tradition at Regimental

Induction Weekend, held on October 8, the life-

boat race involved Midshipmen Under Guidance

(MUG’s) from each of the four main companies.

Under the leadership of their Strykers, lifeboat

MUGs hone their rowing skills, create company

identities through costumes, and race to victory

and MUG Honor Company points.

Families, friends, and fellow midshipmen

viewed this year’s event from TS State of Maine,

cheering their MUGs to the finish line at the ves-

sel’s stern. Despite the strong current, breeze and

cool autumn temperatures, the competition was

fierce, with Alpha Company, led by boat captain

2/C Stryker Bob Euiler, claiming the hard-fought

victory. The refrain of the rock band Queen’s We

Are the Champions could be heard from Alpha’s

boat, and camaraderie was shared across all of the

companies as they welcomed their rowers ashore.

“Our group came together with a desire to

win for each other,” says Euiler, “and have a good

time.”

Winning Crew:

4/C Michael Carnevale

4/C Spencer Snow

4/C Ryan Holdgate

4/C Dana Ouelette

4/C Tyler Glynn

4/C David Ramage

4/C Matai Martin

Our group came together

as a team with a desire

to win for each other...

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LIFEBOAT LESSONS

MUGS row to victory

By LT. ALLISON M. SMALL

Photo by Morgan Andrews