"Everybody here is essentially eyes on the water, " said the fire chief.

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They were advisors, putting eyes on targets, and putting lasers, designators, to direct fire power.

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Amber Ludwig, who had the compact, athletic body of a seal, with very small hands and dark, closely set eyes, said she feared Tom was going to return like you hear on the news and open fire.

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