Learn to dive month (5 images)

Congressman Allen West (R. Fla), salutes the American flag on the wreck of the Ancient Mariner in the waters off Pompano Beach, Fla. on June 12, 2011. Congressman West took part in a SCUBA dive, conducting an Underwater Ceremonial American Flag Tribute. The Congressman, an avid SCUBA diver, was also on hand to celebrate "Learn to Dive" month, while diving with US veterans and members of the Diveheart Group. .UPI/Joe Marino

Congressman Allen West (R. Fla), (holding the US flag) joins US veterans and members of the Diveheart Group on the deck of the Ancient Mariner wreck in the waters off of Pompano Beach, Fla on June 12, 2011. Congressman West took part in the SCUBA dive, conducting an Underwater Ceremonial American Flag Tribute. The Congressman, an avid SCUBA diver was also on hand to celebrate "Learn to Dive month with the veterans. .UPI/Joe Marino

Congressman Allen West (R. Fla), plants the American flag on the wreck of the Ancient Mariner off the coast of Pompano Beach, Fla. on June 12, 2011. Congressman West took part in a SCUBA dive, conducting an Underwater Ceremonial American Flag Tribute. The Congressman, an avid SCUBA diver was also on hand to celebrate "Learn to Dive" month with US veterans and members of the Diveheart Group. .UPI/Joe Marino

Congressman Allen West (R. Fla), (second row, 2nd from left) stands with veterans and members of the Diveheart Group in Pompano Beach, Fla on June 12, 2011. Congressman West took part in a SCUBA dive, conducting an Underwater Ceremonial American Flag Tribute. The Congressman, an avid SCUBA diver himself, was also on hand to celebrate "Learn to Dive" month. .UPI/Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell