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On the recordJanuary 25, 1999
The Phaon was an important part of mobile Service Squadron Ten, whose battle role was to remain within the battle area and conduct repairs.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Describing the role of the U.S.S. Phaon in naval logistics during WWII.

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