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America Is Finally Remembering the Merchant Mariners Who Carry Its Power

USNS Kanawha and USNS William McLean, both civilian-crewed Military Sealift Command vessels, received the Presidential Unit Citation from Admiral Karl Thomas on July 17 for sustaining the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group during combat operations against Iran, completing 41 underway replenishments. The award followed the May 2026 Gallant Ship Award to the Crowley-crewed tanker Stena Immaculate for its response to a 2025 North Sea collision and fire.
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