Sailors and their families from Training Support Center (TSC) San Diego participated in a three-day military beach cleaning project at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (NAB), Feb. 18.

TSC San Diego Sailors were among 340 participants from Navy commands throughout the San Diego area to help rid Breakers Beach at NASNI, Delta Beaches at NAB, and NAB Oceanside of garbage and debris.

"It is important for Sailors to volunteer because it's a great way for us to connect with the community. It allows us to give back and network with others while beautifying the community. It's really a win-win situation," said Chief Operations Specialist Maria E. Lewis, a native of San Fernando Valley, California. "Whether it's a beach, park or street clean-up, our presence fosters a positive relationship between the community and the Navy."

According to the Naval Base Coronado Public Works Department, the beach cleanup volunteers collected 12,240 pounds of trash during the three-day event.

"Being a good citizen of the community in which we live is as just as important as being a good Sailor at work," said Capt. John D. Wilshusen, TSC San Diego commanding officer. "All of us will eventually become civilians again. Events like this give us a great opportunity to meet the people we might be neighbors with someday, and do our fair share of the work that is necessary to keep that community strong and healthy."

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