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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2019) Former members of SEAL Team Three join the ship's crew to bring the Navy's newest Zumwalt-class destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), to life during its commissioning ceremony. DDG 1001 is the second Zumwalt destroyer ship to enter the fleet. It is the first Navy combat ship named for fallen Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while serving in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Monroe)

USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) Commissioned

03/19/2019
SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2019) Former members of SEAL Team Three join the ship’s crew...
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GROTON, Conn., (Feb. 2, 2019) The honorable Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony of USS South Dakota (SSN 790). South Dakota is the U.S. Navy’s 17th Virginia-Class attack submarine and the third ship named for the State of South Dakota. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey M. Richardson)

USS South Dakota (SSN 790) Commissioned

03/19/2019
(Article originally appears courtesy of Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic) GROTON, Conn., (Feb. 2, 2019) The honorable...
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180929-N-JE719-0738 PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2018) USS Indiana's (SSN 789) chief of the boat, Senior Chief Charles Simonds; the submarine's sponsor, Diane Donald; and the commanding officer, Capt. Jesse Zimbauer, render honors during Indiana's commissioning ceremony. Indiana is the U.S. Navy’s 16th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine and the third ship named for the State of Indiana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey M. Richardson/Released)

USS Indiana (SSN 789) Commissioned in Port Canaveral, Florida

09/29/2018
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2018) USS Indiana’s (SSN 789) chief of the boat, Senior...
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USS Manchester (LCS 14) Commissioned

05/26/2018
PORTSMOUTH, NH (May 26, 2018)The crew of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS...
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180421-M-ZI433-768 PORTLAND, Ore. (April 21, 2018) Visitors cheer as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) comes to life during a commissioning ceremony in Portland, Ore. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, third ship to bear the name Portland and the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s largest city. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Tran/Released)

USS Portland (LPD 27) Commissioned

04/29/2018
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 21, 2018) Visitors cheer as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland...
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180317-N-JE719-692 GROTON, Conn. (March 17, 2018) USS Colorado (SSN 788) Ship Sponsor, Annie Mabus delivers remarks to attendees and crew during the boat's commissioning ceremony. Colorado is the U.S. Navy's 15th Virginia-class attack submarine and the second ship fourth ship named for the State of Colorado. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey M. Richardson/Released)

USS Colorado (SSN 788) Commissioned

04/13/2018
180317-N-JE719-692GROTON, Conn. (March 17, 2018) USS Colorado (SSN 788) Ship Sponsor, Annie Mabus delivers remarks...
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USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) Commissioned

03/27/2018
USS Ralph Johnson Commissioning (Defense Media Activity-Navy Production) (This article originally appeared courtesy Charleston Post and...
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180203-N-RG360-0209 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) salute as they man the rails during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego. Omaha is the 11th littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the sixth of the Independence variant. The ship is named for the city of Omaha, Nebraska and is assigned to Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class​ Melissa K. Russell/Released)

USS Omaha (LCS 12) Commissioned

02/03/2018
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3, 2018) Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12)...
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USS Little Rock (LCS 9) Commissioned

12/16/2017
USS Little Rock (LCS-9) commissioning ceremony in Buffalo, N.Y. on Dec. 16, 2017. (US Navy...
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171007-N-NX690-587 NORFOLK (Oct. 7, 2017) Sailors render a salute during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia Class Submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) at Naval Station Norfolk. Washington is the U.S. Navy's 14th Virginia-class attack submarine and the fourth U.S. Navy ship named for the State of Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua M. Tolbert/Released)

USS Washington (SSN 787) Commissioned

10/07/2017
NORFOLK (Oct. 7, 2017) Sailors render a salute during the commissioning ceremony for the Virginia...
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