21 stunning photos prove the Navy and Marine Corps have the best diving boards and swimming pools

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While there may not be a lot of downtime at sea, sailors and Marines make the most of their time off with 'swim calls.'

During 'swim calls' sailors and Marines are given permission to swim near the US vessel while onlookers keep an eye out for sharks.

We've collected 21 photos showing that the Navy and Corps have the best diving boards and swimming pools.

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