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Samuel Nicholas was born in Philadelphia PA in 1744 and received his commission as Captain of Marines from the Continental Congress 28 November 1775, the earliest existing commission issued in the Continental Naval Service. He joined Continental Ship Alfred as Marine Officer at her commissioning 3 December. On 3 March 1776 he commanded the first amphibious landing of American Marines when the Continental Fleet under Esek Hopkins attacked New Providence in the Bahamas. Leading a party of 200 marines and 50 sailors, Nicholas won Fort Montague, Government House, and Nassau. The capture of New Providence brought badly needed cannon and ammunition to the hard-pressed Continental Army. Promoted to Major 6 June 1776, Nicholas trained Marines for duty at sea and in the field with Washington, virtually becoming Commandant of Marines, although such a title did not then exist. He died in Philadelphia 27 August 1790 and was laid to rest at Fairhill Burial Ground, Philadelphia PA.
USS Nicholas FFG-47 is the third ship to be named for Samuel Nicholas, DD-311 and DD-449 having preceded her. |
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27 September 1982: Bath ME - Naval personnel and employees of Bath Iron Works pose for a group photo during the keel laying of the guided missile frigate Nicholas (FFG-47). (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-08167 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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27 September 1982: Bath ME - The keel of the guided missile frigate Nicholas. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-08168 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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8 November 1982: Bath ME - An elevated stern view of Nicholas, right, at 40 percent completion at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Another frigate is under construction alongside. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-08182 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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23 April 1983: Bath ME - Sponsor Elizabeth Tryon, right, and the maid of honor pose for a photo during the launching of Nicholas. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05612 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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23 April 1983: Bath ME - A Marine Corps general speaks at the launching of Nicholas. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05614 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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23 April 1983: Bath ME - Sponsor Elizabeth M. Tryon, a descendant of Major Samuel Nicholas, christens the Nicholas. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05616 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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23 April 1983: Bath ME - A bow view of Nicholas sliding down the ways during its’ launching. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05615 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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23 April 1983: Bath ME - A starboard bow view of Nicholas in the water after just after launching. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05617 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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19 November 1983: Bath ME - Starboard bow view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigates (Left to right) USS De Wert (FFG-45), USS Taylor (FFG-50), USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) and USS Nicholas (FFG-47), docked at Bath Iron Works. De Wert is being commissioned today. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-86-00250 by PH3 Judkins from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - A port view of Nicholas underway heading out for her sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05604 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - A port view of Nicholas underway heading to sea for her trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05598 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - A port quarter view of Nicholas underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05595 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - An elevated port bow view of Nicholas underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05596 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - An elevated port bow view of Nicholas underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05597 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - An elevated starboard bow view of Nicholas underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05599 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - A port bow view of Nicholas underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05603 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - An elevated port quarter view of Nicholas underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05565 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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January 1984: Bath ME - A starboard quarter view of Nicholas underway during sea trials. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05572 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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10 March 1984: Bath ME - A view of the shipyard and guests assembled for the commissioning of Nicholas. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05606 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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10 March 1984: Bath ME - Crew members line the starboard rail of Nicholas during the ship's commission ceremony at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-06057 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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10 March 1984: Bath ME - Elizabeth M. Tryon, sponsor, is escorted to her seat for the commissioning of Nicholas. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-05609 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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10 March 1984: Bath ME - Crew members stand at attention during the commissioning ceremony for Nicholas at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-06051 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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10 March 1984: Bath ME - Commander James F. Amerault, commanding officer of Nicholas, addresses guests attending the ship's commissioning ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-06047 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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10 March 1984: Bath ME - Crewman line the starboard rail of Nicholas as the ship is commissioned. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-06049 by Bath Iron Works Corp. from the DVIC) |
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1 August 1985: at sea - A starboard quarter view of Nicholas underway during MIDRON cruise. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-86-04641 by HM2 Robert E. Wilson from the DVIC) |
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1 July 1988: The Persian Gulf - MS2 William Hendrickson scans for mines from the bow of Nicholas during an Earnest Will convoy mission in which tankers are led through the waters of the Gulf by U.S. naval ships. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-88-10150 by PHCS Mitchell from the DVIC) |
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1 July 1988: The Persian Gulf - Close-up view of a test missile in the launcher aboard Nicholas. The missile, which is loaded with electronics, provides data to fire control systems technicians by reporting on the missile launching system. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-88-09837 by PHCS Mitchell from the DVIC) |
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1 July 1988: The Persian Gulf - An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from Nicholas approaches the reflagged Kuwaiti tanker Chesapeake City. The helicopter is transporting Navy Liaison Officers, who will act as naval representatives aboard the tanker, during Operation Earnest Will, a convoy mission in which reflagged Kuwaiti tankers are escorted through waters of the Gulf by U.S. naval ships. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-88-09836 by PHCS Mitchell from the DVIC) |
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1 October 1990: at sea - A starboard quarter view of Nicholas underway in support of Operation Desert Shield. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-92-06592 by OS2 John Bouvia from the DVIC) |
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21 March 1991: Bermuda - Crew members manning the rails aboard Nicholas watch as the large harbor tug Palatka (YTB-801) approaches the guided missile destroyer USS MacDonough (DDG-39). Nicholas and MacDonough are departing Bermuda to begin the final part of their journey to Naval Station, Charleston SC. The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-08387 by JO2 Oscar Sosa from the DVIC) |
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22 March 1991: Charleston SC - A sailor aboard Nicholas hands out roses ordered by his fellow crew members as the ship heads up the Cooper River toward Naval Station, Charleston SC. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-08392 by JO2 Oscar Sosa from the DVIC) |
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22 March 1991: Charleston SC - The large harbor tug Natchitoches (YTB-799) and other tugs spray streams of water into the air as they lead Nicholas up the Cooper River toward Naval Station, Charleston SC. Nicholas is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-08391 by JO2 Oscar Sosa from the DVIC) |
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22 March 1991: Charleston SC - Crew members man the rails aboard Nicholas as the vessel passes the destroyer tender USS Sierra (AD-18), the destroyer USS John Rodgers (DD-983) and the guided missile destroyer USS Semmes (DDG-18) tied up at the pier. Nicholas is arriving at the station after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-91-08776 by JO2 Oscar Sosa from the DVIC) |
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22 March 1991: Charleston SC - Family members and friends hold up signs and flags as Nicholas, background, and MacDonough arrive at the pier. The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-08696 by PH2 Johnny Bivera from the DVIC) |
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22 March 1991: Charleston SC - A sailor embraces his wife as they stand near the stern of Nicholas following the ship's return from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-08388 by JO2 Oscar Sosa from the DVIC) |
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22 March 1991: Charleston SC - A sailor sits with his wife and children near the bow of Nicholas following the ship's return from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-91-08389 by JO2 Oscar Sosa from the DVIC) |
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5 March 1999: at sea - Shot of Nicholas underway in the Aegean Sea. Nicholas is part of the Enterprise Battle Group operating in the central Mediterranean Sea. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-02-03134 by PH1 Benjamin D. Olvey from the DVIC) |
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5 March 1999: at sea - USS Enterprise (CVN-65) (right) and USS Detroit (AOE-4) (center) conduct a replenishment-at-sea, as Nicholas (top left) begins her approach. Enterprise Battle Group is operating in the central Mediterranean Sea. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-02-03135 by PH3 Jason D. Malcolm from the Defense Visual Information Center) |
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5 March 1999: at sea - During a replenishment-at-sea, Enterprise, Detroit and Nicholas steam along. Enterprise is forward deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-02-03124 by PHAN Karl L. Peters from the DVIC) |
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6 October 2000: at sea - Nicholas underway in the Atlantic Ocean. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-03-12502 by PH3 Charlie Thompson from the DVIC) |
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3 July 2003: St. Petersburg, Russia - The guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) arrives pier side in St. Petersburg as a Russian Naval Band plays on the pier. The port visit included a Fourth of July observance and a birthday commemoration of U.S. and Russian naval hero Adm. John Paul Jones, solidifying ties between the two navies. It was the first visit of a U.S. naval ship to the city since 1996. Embarked aboard Nicholas was Commander Sixth Fleet Vice Adm. Scott A. Fry. John Paul Jones served as an Admiral for the Russian Navy after fighting in the Revolutionary War. (US Navy photo #030703-N-0000D-001 by Lt. Leonardo Day from the Navy News Stand) |
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26 September 2003: Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Crewmembers aboard the U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) "man the rails" during ships arrival honors to the port city of Neum. Nicholas is the first U.S. Navy ship to ever make a port visit to this city. Navy frigates carry a crew of 17 officers and 198 enlisted and provide anti-air warfare (AAW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions, supporting expeditionary forces, replenishment groups, and merchant convoys. (US Navy photo #030926-N-2716P-031 by PH1 Paul J. Phelps from the Navy News Stand) |
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26 September 2003: Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Cdr. Chan Swallow, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47), and other selected crewmembers, take part in an arrival ceremony shortly after anchoring in the port of Neum. The ceremony included introductions, gift giving, and playing of the national anthems. Nicholas is the first U.S. Navy ship ever to make a port visit to this city. Navy frigates carry a crew of 17 officers and 198 enlisted and provide anti-air warfare (AAW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions, supporting expeditionary forces, replenishment groups, and merchant convoys. (US Navy photo #030926-N-2716P-113 by PH1 Paul J. Phelps from the Navy News Stand) |
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27 September 2003: Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) takes a barge alongside for miscellaneous services, as it is anchored in the harbor of Neum, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nicholas is the first U.S. Navy ship ever to make a port visit to this city. (US Navy photo #030927-N-2716P-123 by PH1 Paul J. Phelps from the Navy News Stand) |
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14 October 2003: Rota, Spain - Torpedoman Robert Allen mans a .50 cal. gun mount aboard the guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) as the ship departs Naval Station Rota, Spain. Nicholas is participating in the Spanish-led SANSO 2003 phase of the Proliferation Security Exercise with armed forces from eleven countries. The ten-phase exercise is a maritime interdiction operations training exercise, which targets vessels simulating merchant vessels suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction and their related delivery devices. (US Navy photo #031014-N-1056B-001 by Lt. Corey Barker from the Navy News Stand) |
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17 October 2003: Mediterranean Sea - The guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) and a helicopter from the Spanish frigate SPS Navarra (F-85) track a simulated cargo vessel, thought to be transporting weapons of mass destruction during a training exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. The four day Spanish led phase is the third of ten phases in which armed forces from eleven nations participate in multinational Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) training exercises tracking, boarding and seizing suspect vessels transporting weapons of mass destruction on the high seas. US Navy photo #031017-N-1056B-003 by Lt. Corey Barker from the Navy News Stand) |
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25 May 2005: Norfolk VA - Line handlers assist the guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) and her crew of than 250 Sailors in getting underway from Naval Station Norfolk in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Nicholas is one of five East Coast ships surging for an approximately three-month deployment to work with allies to detect, disrupt, and deny international terrorist organizations the use of the maritime environment. (US Navy photo #050525-N-4010S-001 by JO1 Ty Swartz from the Navy News Stand) |
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25 August 2005: Norfolk VA - The crew of USS Nicholas (FFG-47) man the rails as the ship prepares to moor at Naval Station Norfolk. Nicholas, along with USS Saipan (LHA-2) and USS Nashville (LPD-13) returned to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a three-month surge deployment in support of the global war on terror. (US Navy photo #050825-N-6639M-001 by PH3 Laura A. Moore from the Navy News Stand) |
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2 May 2006: Norfolk, Va. - Sailors man the rail as line handlers wait to get the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) underway. Nicholas is deploying as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike group in support of the global war on terrorism. (US Navy photo #060502-N-5055G-005 by JO2 Joshua Glassburn from the Navy News Stand) |
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2 May 2006: Norfolk VA - The proud family of Chief Master-at-Arms Fredrick Masten, stationed aboard Nicholas, waves goodbye from the pier as the ship gets underway at Norfolk. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-06-13172 by PHAN Mandy McLaurin from the DVIC) |
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2 May 2006: Norfolk VA - Sailors onboard Nicholas, prepare for departure at pier four of Naval Station Norfolk. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-06-13173 by PHAN Mandy McLaurin from the DVIC) |
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2 May 2006: Norfolk VA - A starboard bow view of Nicholas, prior to getting underway at Norfolk VA for a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-06-13166 by Lisa Derek M. Pool (USN) from the DVIC) |
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2 May 2006: Norfolk VA - A starboard view of Nicholas, underway exiting the harbor at Norfolk, for a scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. A commercial tugboat is underway in the foreground. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-06-13168 by Lisa Derek M. Pool (USN) from the DVIC) |
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7 May 2006: Atlantic Ocean - The guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) sails through the Atlantic Ocean in formation with the Enterprise Carrier Strike group. The Enterprise CSG and embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are currently underway on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. (US Navy photo #060507-N-7748K-013 by PH3 Joshua Kinter from the Navy News Stand) |
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14 November 2006: Norfolk VA - Sailors of the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG-47) man the rails, as the ship prepares to pull into her homeport. Nicholas returned home after a successful six-month deployment with Enterprise Carrier Strike Group in support of the global war on terrorism. (US Navy photo #061114-N-1713L-003 by MC2 Lolita Lewis from the Navy News Stand) |
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20 April 2007: Norfolk VA - Nicholas underway off the Naval Station. (US Navy photo #DSC-00007-FFG-47) |
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August 2007: Norfolk VA - Nicholas returning to the Naval Station. |
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26 April 2007: New Orleans LA - Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Donnie Grissom fraps the lines on USS Nicholas (FFG-47) at the Governor Nicholls Wharf in New Orleans. Nicholas stopped in New Orleans for a four-day port call. During the port call the ship was open for public tours and sailors had a chance to enjoy the unique culture of New Orleans. (US Navy photo #070426-N-0857S-001 by Mr. Sam Shore from the Navy Newstand) |
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27 April 2007: New Orleans LA - USS Nicholas departs from the Governor Nicholls Wharf in New Orleans. Nicholas is returning to her homeport of Norfolk VA after stopping in New Orleans for a four-day port call. During the port call the ship was open for public tours and Sailors had a chance to enjoy the unique culture of New Orleans. (US Navy photo #070427-N-0857S-009 by Mr. Sam Shore from the Navy Newstand) |
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