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Sailors Weather Alaskan Cold to Commission Navy’s Newest Amphib

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aramis X. Ramirez ANCHORAGE, Alaska (NNS) — “Man our ship and bring her to life!” exclaimed ship sponsor Annette Conway, wife of retired Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Navy Christens Newest Amphibious Transport Dock Somerset

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

  From Defense Media Activity – Navy AVONDALE, La., (NNS) — The Navy’s newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock was christened Somerset during a ceremony July 28 at the Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard in Avondale, La. The highlight of the … Continue reading →

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Navy Welcomes USS San Diego to the Fleet

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

  By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The U.S. Navy commissioned the latest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a ceremony in … Continue reading →

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