b'JBMDL Lakehurst History Uncovered:Jim Caldwell, WWII Navy UDT and NASDiver Film In Depth ReleaseCourtesy Photo: Jim Caldwell in diving gearThe Navy Diving team is a lesser known butUDTs were the precursor to the Navy Seals and fascinating part of JBMDL Lakehurst Naval Airdid crucial work for the Allied troops embarking on Stations (NAS) history. The team was started as beach landings along with performing demolition, a part of the Navy Lakehurst Fire Department inrescue and related tasks during WWII.the late 1950s. After the war, Caldwell continued diving and This historical team came into focus recentlybegan civilian work at the Lakehurst Naval base. He while we were working on an incredible legacystarted working as a fireman shortly after August film about our friend WWII Navy veteran, JamesHermanni became the NAS Fire Chief. As a result Caldwell Sr. of his extensive diving experience and the need for Mr. Caldwell joined the Navy in 1943 and becamewater rescue and recovery along the New Jersey a UDT, or Underwater Demolition Team diver. Thecoast, Caldwell had the idea to start the Dive 34 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'