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From raising the coal barge City of Panama from the Oakland estuary in order to transport coal to Australia during World War I, to towing decommissioned battle ships to their final resting places, to providing expeditionary logistics services in Africa to combat the spread of Ebola, Crowley has consistently been a partner of the United States government regardless of the challenge at hand. Over the past 124 years, Crowley has developed a portfolio of commercial services that it easily and continuously adapts in support of the U.S. government's operations both domestically and abroad. The team is led by industry and military veterans who combine the technical and professional capabilities of the company to offer best-in-class operations, engineering, and contract management support to government clients. "Our relationship with the U.S. government is as diverse as our company, the different services we provide, and the worldwide locations we support," said Mike Golonka, vice president, government services. The Historical Perspective Throughout the years, Crowley has been involved in some high profile projects with the U.S. government, including numerous and varied ship management contracts. But the company's expertise goes well beyond simply managing ships. In 1958, the company began its long-standing relationship with Military Sealift Command (MSC) by Below: Mike Golonka, vice president, Crowley government services A RO/RO discharge facility is attached to the Crowley-managed, USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo off the coast of Anmyeon Beach, Republic of Korea, during Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore Operations. U.S. Army photo: Maricris C. McLane Our relationship with the U.S. government is as diverse as our company, the different services we provide, and the worldwide locations we support." Story continued on page 10 Commercial Services, Government Application Providing Safe, Innovative Solutions at Home and Abroad in Support of the Stars and Stripes Story by Jenifer Kimble 9 Connections Summer 2016 Core Value: HIGH PERFORMANCE