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In 1968, Carl Brashear became the first amputee in the U.S. Navy to return to full active duty. Two years later, he became the first African American to become a Master Diver. He did not retire from the Navy for another 9 years
In 1968, Carl Brashear became the first amputee in the U.S. Navy to return to full active duty. Two years later, he became the first African American to become a Master Diver. He did not retire from the Navy for another 9 years
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Captain Hanks Chief Brashear
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Captain Hanks has been assigned as a senior officer
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at the Personnel Policy Control Board at the Pentagon
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He'll be joining us for a few weeks
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meeting some of the men from the front lines getting a feel for their concerns
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Movie Summary
Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks, but fate ultimately conspires to bring the men together into a setting of mutual respect, triumph and honor.
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Chief Carl Brashear
