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On Howard: We're lucky to have her
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MONROE - Joe Swanson, Monroe, the safety officer aboard the USS Mt. Hood during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991, met daily with the ship's chief engineer, Michelle Howard, who was also filling a position of 1st Lieutenant. He said he knew then she was an incredible leader.