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19 February 1982: Bath ME - A view of the keel of the guided missile frigate Klakring. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8610558 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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19 February 1982: Bath ME - Guests pose for a photo during the keel laying of Klakring. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8610559 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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1 September 1982: Bath ME - A stern view of Klakring at 60 percent completion. The guided missile frigate De Wert (FFG-45) is on the left. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8610814 by Bath Iron Works Corp., from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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18 September 1982: Bath ME - Klakring decorated for her launching. (Photo © Richard Leonhardt) |
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18 September 1982: Bath ME - Klakring decorated for her launching. (Photo © Richard Leonhardt) |
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18 September 1982: Bath ME - Guests begin arriving for Klakring’s launch and christening. (Photo © Richard Leonhardt) |
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18 September 1982: Bath ME - Beverly Bohen, niece of Radm. Thomas B. Klakring, and ship’s sponsor, left, and Susan Quick Cahoon, matron of honor, pose in front of Klakring prior to the ship's launching. Mrs. Cahoon has decorated the christening bottles for launches at Bath Iron Works for over 35 years. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605669 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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18 September 1982: Bath ME - Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Radm. Thomas B. Klakring, christens Klakring (FFG-42). John F. Sullivan, Jr., president of Bath Iron Works watches. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605666 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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18 September 1982: Bath ME - Klakring slides into the Kennebec River after being christened. (Photo © Richard Leonhardt) |
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18 September 1982: Bath ME - A starboard bow view of Klakring assisted by tugs shortly after being launched. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605664 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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14 October 1982: Bath ME - The starboard bow view of guided missile frigates Klakring (FFG 42), Doyle and Underwood (FFG 38) under construction. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8610515 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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28 June 1983: Bath ME - A starboard bow view of Klakring heading to sea for trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605677 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - An elevated port bow view of Klakring underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605676 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - A close in starboard bow view of Klakring underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605678 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - An elevated port quarter view of Klakring underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605673 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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28 June 1983: Atlantic Ocean - A port quarter view of Klakring underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605679 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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28 June 1983: Bath ME - A starboard bow view of Klakring underway on the Kennebec River returning to Bath. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8605009 by Bath Iron Works, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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20 August 1983: Bath ME - A US Marine Corps color guard parades the colors during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42). (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601699 from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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20 August 1983: Bath ME - Cdr Leonard O. Wahlig, prospective commanding officer of Klakring, passes a Marine Corps color guard upon his arrival for the ship's commissioning. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601708 from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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20 August 1983: Bath ME - Sponsor Beverly Bohen holds a bouquet while attending the commissioning of Klakring. Mrs. Bohen is the niece of Radm. Thomas B. Klakring, for whom the ship was named. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601713 from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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20 August 1983: Bath ME - Commander Leonard O. Wahlig, prospective commanding officer of Klakring, speaks during the ship's commissioning. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601693 from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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20 August 1983: Bath ME - Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of Klakring. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601700 from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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20 August 1983: Bath ME - Crew members run to board Klakring during the ship's commissioning. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601701 from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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27 February 1994: Mayport FL - A port bow view of Klakring moored out board of the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) at Naval Station Mayport. An unidentified Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser is in the background. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC9402348 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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27 February 1994: Mayport FL - A starboard side view of Klakring putting out to sea on the evening tide from the Mayport Naval Station. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC9402349 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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24 August 1994: The Caribbean Sea , Operation Sea Signal - USS Klakring (FFG-42) from Charleston SC transports Cubans, who were picked up at sea, to the Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. After entering the Naval Base the Cubans will begin processing for safe haven. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST9800717 by PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr., from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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24 August 1994: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba , Operation Sea Signal - A close-up view of some of the Cubans who were picked up at sea, and three navy personnel standing at the ropes. Klakring is transporting them to the Naval Base. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST9800718 by PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr., from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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24 August 1994: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba , Operation Sea Signal - Cubans who have been picked up at sea are being searched before being allowed to enter the safe haven camps. They are disembarking Klakring. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST9800719 by PH1 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr., from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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30 September 2000: The Straits of Magellan - While on UNITAS 2000 Klakring navigates the tight canyons and fjords of the Inter-Chilean Waterway while transiting from Valparaiso, Chile to Argentina, around the southern-most tip of South America. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSD0312001 by Ltjg Corey Barker, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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30 September 2000: The Straits of Magellan - Aboard Klakring, QM3 John Byrd plots a course through the tight waterways of the Straits of Magellan during a circumnavigation of the South American continent. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSD0312002 by Ltjg Corey Barker, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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25 June 2002: Eastern Pacific - The U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) is one of two U.S. Navy ships participating in the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 2002, scheduled between 27 June and 11 July 2002, along the Eastern coast of South America. 14 ships from five countries will rendezvous at the Chilean Navy Base in Coquimbo, Chile, to begin two weeks of intense multinational training exercises. (US Navy photo #020625-N-1056B-003 by Lt. Corey Barker, from the Navy News Stand) |
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3 July 2002: Off the coast of Chile - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) leaves the port city of Coquimbo, Chile, to participate in the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 43-03. UNITAS (Latin for "unity") involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense wargames designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. (US Navy photo #020703-N-1056B-003 by Lt. Corey Barker, from the Navy News Stand) |
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5 July 2002: The Eastern Pacific Ocean - A BQM-64E drone is launched from the deck of Klakring during the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 43-03. UNITAS (Latin for "unity") involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense war games designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSD0316941 by PH1 Shane T. McCoy, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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5 July 2002: The Eastern Pacific Ocean - A BQM-64E drone is launched from the deck of Klakring during the Pacific Phase of UNITAS 43-03. UNITAS (Latin for "unity") involves warships from six countries participating in ten days of intense war games designed to build multinational coalitions while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSD0316940 by PH1 Shane T. McCoy, from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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16 May 2003: NavSta Mayport FL - Klakring and Doyle tied up at the Naval Station during a visit by the USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) Reunion Association. |
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16 May 2003: NavSta Mayport FL - Klakring‘s name board and missile launcher, taken during a visit by the USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) Reunion Association. |
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16 May 2003: NavSta Mayport FL - Cdr Mark Genung, Klakring‘s CO, welcomes the reunion group aboard while standing on a dumpster with Klakring in the background. |
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16 May 2003: NavSta Mayport FL - The USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) Reunion Association disembarks Klakring at the conclusion of their visit. |
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18 April 2004: Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Apr. 18, 2004) - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) arrives for a brief port visit at Souda Bay. Klakring is assigned to NATO's Immediate Reaction Force, Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) operating in the Eastern Mediterranean under Operation Active Endeavor. The force is NATO's maritime contribution to the fight against international terrorism. The Operation includes the compliant boarding of suspect vessels. Klakring is homeported in Mayport, Florida and is the 33rd Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate. (US Navy photo #040418-N-0780F-028 by Paul Farley, from the Navy Newstand) |
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19 June 2004: Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland – The crew of guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) takes a few days of rest and relaxation before heading North of Scotland to take part in a Joint Maritime Exercise. Klakring joins a British Royal Navy destroyer, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), fast attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) and fast combat support ship USS Detroit (AOE 4) as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization contribution to the upcoming exercise. (US Navy photo #040619-N-0000X-001 by Dave Cullen, from the Navy News Stand) |
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24 May 2006: New York Harbor NY - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) sails pass the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, headed for a Manhattan pier to participate in the 19th Annual Fleet Week New York City. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships. (US Navy photo #060524-N-4936C-002 by JO2 David P. Coleman, from the Navy News Stand) |
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24 May 2006: New York Harbor NY - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42), passes port side of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while entering New York Harbor during the parade of ships, Fleet New York Week 2006. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships. (US Navy photo #060524-N-7365V-004 by PHAN Dennard Vinson, from the Navy News Stand) |
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24 May 2006: New York Harbor NY - The guided missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) passes port side of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while entering New York Harbor during the parade of ships, Fleet New York Week 2006. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today’s Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships. (US Navy photo #060524-N-1371G-036 by PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, from the Navy News Stand) |
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25 May 2006: New York City NY - Radio City Rockettes show Ltjg Saul Pavlinsky assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42), and Gas Turbine Mechanical Technician 3rd Class Martin Griffin assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) how to perform a high kick from their famous precision dance routine during an event for Fleet Week New York at the Rockefeller Building Observation Deck. New York Fleet Week is a celebration of the sea services honoring those, who have made the ultimate sacrifice through numerous Memorial Day events, remembrances and services. (US Navy photo #060525-N-9640H-043 by PH2 Gabriela Hurtado, from the Navy News Stand) |
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