Mark Steinheimer

The **USS Reclaimer (ARS-42)** was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. She served primarily in the Pacific, supporting fleet operations by conducting salvage, towing, and rescue missions for damaged or stranded vessels. During the Vietnam War, Reclaimer played a crucial role in recovery and repair operations, often working in hazardous combat zones to support naval and allied forces. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later transferred to the Mexican Navy.

Special Boat Team TWELVE (SBT-12) is a unit within the United States Naval Special Warfare Command, specializing in maritime special operations. Established in 2002, SBT-12 traces its lineage to the Vietnam War-era Boat Support Units, evolving to support SEAL teams with advanced insertion and extraction capabilities. The team operates a variety of high-speed boats, such as the Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R) and the Combatant Craft Assault (CCA), to conduct coastal and riverine missions worldwide. SBT-12 has played critical roles in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other theaters, providing mobility, fire support, and clandestine transport for special operations forces.