Leroy Jethro Gibbs' Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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There's no obstacle Leroy Jethro Gibbs is afraid to bust down.

You may know him as Jethro, NCIS Special Agent Gibbs, or, if you're Vera Strickland or Mike Franks, you may even know him as Probie. While he goes by many names, there's one thing everyone can call Gibbs: an inspiration. 

From leading the NCIS team on dangerous missions to carefully crafting a boat in his basement, Leroy Jethro Gibbs is a man of action. 

Click on to see a few of the reasons why people revere Gibbs as a man whose actions speak louder than words.

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