Formed in 1976, the dive team consisted originally of three volunteers, then grew to 15. Now it has eight members, all from Operations Division. The reasons vary. Sego, a long-time team member, admits it's been a good way to earn extra money through the years. Although the work is tough and the water cold, it pays well.
Divers earn premium pay for performing hazardous work.
We have a good group. Lanier confesses that for himself and a lot of the guys, being on the dive team is something of an ego trip. But ego aside, the primary motivation to stick with it is their love of diving.