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For a part of the morning on April 14, 2010, the USS Missouri Battleship was back in action. A portion of the once great battleship acted as a foreign merchant vessel that the Navy searched for illegal activity. Sailors from two Navy destroyers and a frigate came from the sea, climbing the side of the ship in body armor and helmets, wielding fake training guns.

The training, used to better prepare for missions, will assist search and seizure teams from three ships and offered an unfamiliar ship for the teams to search. The Battleship Missouri Memorial volunteered the space and many that were visiting the ship were able to witness the training activity. In locations such as the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Aden, ships are searched for contraband such as drugs and weapons that take place everyday and cost international shipping more than $100 million a year.

The Missouri hosts many ceremonies such as re-enlistments and retirements, and on this day, was able to provide a training venue as it further supports our military.

Check out Tour 2 and Tour 8, as they offer the opportunity to board the USS Missouri Battleship and see many historic locations, both on the deck and below. We’re look forward to seeing you on tour and visiting a truly great piece of American History