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Aerial port quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS MARIAS (T-AO 57) refueling the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), right, and the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) during underway replenishment operations

Aerial port quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS MARIAS (T-AO 57) refu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Joe Leo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS MARIAS (T-AO 57), left, refueling the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13) during an underway replenishment operation

Aerial port quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS MARIAS (T-AO 57), lef...

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An aerial port view of the fleet oiler USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO 106) underway. (SUBSTANDARD)

An aerial port view of the fleet oiler USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO 106) underw...

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A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USNS TRUCKEE (T-AO 147) underway

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USNS TRUCKEE (T-AO 147) underw...

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A Navy honor guard, guests and crew members of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) wait for the ship's commissioning ceremony to begin

A Navy honor guard, guests and crew members of the fleet oiler USS MON...

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A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) moored at pier during the ship's commissioning. The union jack flies from the jack staff on the bow

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) moore...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

A distinguished guests speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). Crew members stand at parade rest in the foreground

A distinguished guests speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oi...

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An honor guard runs aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) during the ship's commissioning

An honor guard runs aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) du...

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Guests wait for the commissioning ceremony to begin for the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Guests wait for the commissioning ceremony to begin for the fleet oile...

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Chaplain (CAPT.) Richard Wicker gives the invocation during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO-178). Among the distinguished guests in the background are Vice Adm. John D. Johnson Jr. (center), commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Cmdr. Albert Bard (far right), prospective commanding officer

Chaplain (CAPT.) Richard Wicker gives the invocation during the commis...

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Members or a Navy band perform during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Members or a Navy band perform during the commissioning of the fleet o...

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Members of a Navy band walk past the ship's bow prior to the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Members of a Navy band walk past the ship's bow prior to the commissio...

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Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of the flee...

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Mrs. June Baldwin, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral Robert Baldwin, arrives for the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). She is escorted by Commander (CDR) Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer

Mrs. June Baldwin, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral Robert Bal...

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A distinguished guest arrives for the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). Members of the honor guard are holding their M1903 Springfield rifles in the present arms position

A distinguished guest arrives for the commissioning of the fleet oiler...

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A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). Crew members stand at parade rest in the foreground

A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS...

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Guests attend the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). Crew members stand at parade rest in the background

Guests attend the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO...

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Commander Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178), and a distinguished guest review an honor guard during the ship's commissioning. Members of the honor guard are holding their M1903 Springfield rifles in the present arms position

Commander Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer of the fleet oil...

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Vice Adm. John D. Johnson Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO-178)

Vice Adm. John D. Johnson Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. At...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Rele... More

A distinguished guest speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

A distinguished guest speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oil...

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Commander Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178), and a distinguished guest review an honor guard during the ship's commissioning. Members of the honor guard are holding their M1903 Springfield rifles in the inspection arms position

Commander Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer of the fleet oil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) moored at pier during the ship's commissioning. The union jack flies from the jack staff on the bow

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) moore...

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An honor guard runs aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) during the ship's commissioning

An honor guard runs aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) du...

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Guests attend the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Guests attend the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

Commander Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178), and a distinguished guest attend the ship's commissioning

Commander Albert Bard, prospective commanding officer of the fleet oil...

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Guests listen to a naval officer speak during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). An honor guard stands at parade rest on the right

Guests listen to a naval officer speak during the commissioning of the...

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Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson Jr., commander Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Vice Admiral (VADM) John D. Johnson Jr., commander Naval Surface Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS...

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CHIEF petty officers go aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) during the ship's commissioning

CHIEF petty officers go aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178...

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Guests listen to a speaker during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Guests listen to a speaker during the commissioning of the fleet oiler...

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An honor guard from the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) stands at parade rest during the ship's commissioning. They are armed with M1903 Springfield rifles

An honor guard from the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) stands at...

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Guests wait for the commissioning ceremony to begin for the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Guests wait for the commissioning ceremony to begin for the fleet oile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

An honor guard from the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) stands at parade rest during the ship's commissioning. They are armed with M1903 Springfield rifles

An honor guard from the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) stands at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

Crew members man the rails during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Crew members man the rails during the commissioning of the fleet oiler...

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A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). Crew members stand at parade rest in the foreground

A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

Chaplain (CAPT.) Richard Wicker gives the invocation during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO-178). Among the distinguished guests in the background are Vice Adm. John D. Johnson Jr. (center), commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Cmdr. Albert Bard (far right), prospective commanding officer

Chaplain (CAPT.) Richard Wicker gives the invocation during the commis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Rele... More

A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178). An honor guard stands at parade rest in the foreground

A naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS...

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Guests bow their heads for the invocation during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178)

Guests bow their heads for the invocation during the commissioning of ...

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Crew members go aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) during the ship's commissioning

Crew members go aboard the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) during...

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Barbara Griffiths, sponsor of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179), and her husband retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, disembark after the ship's commissioning at Avondale shipyard

Barbara Griffiths, sponsor of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks ...

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Attending the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) are, left to right, Rear Admiral (RDML) John T. Parker, commander, Service Group Two; Captain (CAPT) Deane E. Cramer, commander, Service Squadron Four; and another naval officer

Attending the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) ...

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Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks ...

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Guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

Guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the ...

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Rear Admiral (RDML) John T. Parker, commander, Service Group Two, speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Rear Admiral (RDML) John T. Parker, commander, Service Group Two, spea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana) speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana) speaks d...

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Guests bow their heads as Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Joel R. Seagraves delivers the invocation at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Guests bow their heads as Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Joel R. Seagrave...

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Crew members man the ship during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

Crew members man the ship during the commissioning of the fleet oiler ...

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A distinguished guest speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

A distinguished guest speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oil...

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A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) during its commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) during ...

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A guest arrives at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

A guest arrives at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks ...

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Crewmen from the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) man the ship during its commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

Crewmen from the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) man the ship durin...

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Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, presents Barbara Griffiths, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral Charles H. Griffiths, with a plaque during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, presents Barbara...

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Naval officers board the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) prior to the ship's commissioning at Avondale shipyard

Naval officers board the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) prior to t...

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Guests listen as a naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Guests listen as a naval officer speaks during the commissioning of th...

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Guests are welcomed aboard the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) prior to the ship's commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

Guests are welcomed aboard the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) prio...

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Rear Admiral (RDML) Frederick F. Palmer, left, commandant, fourth Naval District, and Rear Admiral (RDML) John T. Parker, commander, Service Group Two, listen to a speaker during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Rear Admiral (RDML) Frederick F. Palmer, left, commandant, fourth Nava...

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Naval officers and guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

Naval officers and guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks ...

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Distinguished guests on the speakers platform honor the flag as the national anthem is played at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Distinguished guests on the speakers platform honor the flag as the na...

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Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana) speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana) speaks d...

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Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, and Barbara Griffiths, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, pose with a silver platter during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, and Barbara Grif...

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Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, speaks during th...

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A Navy flag officer and guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

A Navy flag officer and guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at t...

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Commissioning booklets used during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

Commissioning booklets used during the commissioning of the fleet oile...

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The New Orleans Navy Band performs during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179)

The New Orleans Navy Band performs during the commissioning of the fle...

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Crew members are sworn in for re-enlistment by Captain (CAPT) Dean E. Cramer, commander, Service Squadon Four, during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyards

Crew members are sworn in for re-enlistment by Captain (CAPT) Dean E. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks ...

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A guest receives a commissioning booklet from a crewman prior to the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

A guest receives a commissioning booklet from a crewman prior to the c...

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Naval officers pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179)

Naval officers pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning...

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Guests stand during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Guests stand during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK...

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An honor guard stands with their rifles at present arms prior to the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

An honor guard stands with their rifles at present arms prior to the c...

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Guests arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Guests arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A member of the honor guard stands at present arms prior to the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

A member of the honor guard stands at present arms prior to the commis...

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Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMAK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of the flee...

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A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) during its commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) during ...

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Crewmen from the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) salute during the ship's commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

Crewmen from the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) salute during the ...

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Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, receives a gift for his ship from Barbara Griffiths, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, receives a gift ...

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Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, presents Barbara Griffiths, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, with a plaque during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, presents Barbara...

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Retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths leaves the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) after the ship's commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

Retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths leaves the fleet oile...

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Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks ...

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Barbara Griffiths, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard. Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, is on the right

Barbara Griffiths, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Cha...

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Crew members are sworn in for re-enlistment by Captain Dean E. Cramer, commander, Service Squadron Four, during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyards

Crew members are sworn in for re-enlistment by Captain Dean E. Cramer,...

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Guests read the commissioning booklet during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

Guests read the commissioning booklet during the commissioning of the ...

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Naval officers and guests arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

Naval officers and guests arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oil...

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Crew members aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) handle a line as a refueling hose is brought from the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) to the PETERSON during underway replenishment operations. The vessels are taking part in FLEET EX 1-90

Crew members aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) handle a line ...

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Mrs. Bobby Inman, sponsor, breaks the bottle of champagne across the fleet oiler PLATTE (AO-186) during the launching ceremony. Standing behind her are Al Bossier, president Avondale Shipyards, Inc., and Miss Cahdi Simoneaux, Avondale flower girl

Mrs. Bobby Inman, sponsor, breaks the bottle of champagne across the f...

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Guests of honor at the launching ceremony for the fleet oiler PLATTE (AO-186) stand for a group picture. They are, from left to right: M. Lee Rice, president Ogden Transportation Corporation, VADM Earl B. Fowler, commander Naval Sea Systems Command, Al Bossier, president, Avondale Shipyard, Inc., Mrs. Bobby Inman, sponsor, ADM Bobby Inman, deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency and CDR M. G. Simpson, supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, New Orleans

Guests of honor at the launching ceremony for the fleet oiler PLATTE (...

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A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler PLATTE (A0-186) becoming waterborne for the first time during the launching ceremony

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler PLATTE (A0-186) becoming water...

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A port quarter view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A port quarter view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underwa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A port beam view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A port quarter view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underwa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A stern view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A starboard beam view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A bow view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A starboard beam view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

A bow view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO 180) underway

A stern view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO 180) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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