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C. Larry French, president, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by NASSCO

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John M. Murphy, vice president, Corporate Relations, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by NASSCO

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John M. Murphy, vice president, Corporate Relations, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by NASSCO

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US Navy (USN) ships at Naval Station (NAVSTA) San Diego, California (CA) piers. Visible are the two USN Mercy Class Hospital Ships USS MERCY (T-AH 19) (left) and the USS COMFORT tied up at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) piers. NASSCO is located within NAVSTA

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VIPs attend the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard. They are, from left to right: Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO; Rose Narva, guest of honor; Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor; General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant, US Marine Corps; and W. Deasy

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard. Standing with Mrs. Narva is Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO, and Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, is assisted by Richard H. Vortmann, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO), as she prepares to christen the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the shipyard. Also with the christening party is Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, dries her hands after christening the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard. Standing with Mrs. Narva is Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO, and Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard. Standing with Mrs. Narva is Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO, and Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

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Flying past the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) in San Diego, California, are a US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 10 (HS-10), Taskmasters, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), San Diego, California, and a USN SH-3H Sea King, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 2 (HS-2), Golden Falcons, NASNI, in formation. Below, tugboats handle the USN Spruance Class Destroyer, USS HEWITT (DD 966) toward its docking berth

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View of one of the parties at the official christening of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. Posing for the camera are Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins, Co-Sponsor; US Navy Admiral Archie Clemins; and Mrs. Rebecca Clemins Lewis, Co-Matron of Honor

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Official christening ceremony for the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. Posing for the camera are Ms. Tris Yellow Cloud, Matron of Honor; Mrs. Annita Red Cloud, ship's Sponsor. The vessel is named in honor of Annita Red Cloud's father, US Army Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry on November 5th, 1950, for actions at Chonghyon, Korea, while serving in the 24th Infantry Division

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Co-Sponsors, Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins (Left) and Mrs. Annita Red Cloud prepare to break the traditional bottles of champagne over the bow of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at the conclusion of the vessel's formal christening at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard

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A view of the official christening party for the MSC (Military Sealift Command) ship USNS CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) at San Diego, California, on August 7th, 1999. Left to right is, D. Hunter; Lieutenant General James M. Link, US Army Material Command; Rear Admiral John J. Bepko III, US Navy Deputy Commander, MSC; Mr. Jesse A. Atkins, Project Executive Officer EXW; Mrs. Rebecca Clemins Lewis, Co-Matron; Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins, Co-Sponsor; Mrs. Annita Red Cloud, Sponsor; Mrs. Tris Yellow Cloud, Matron of Honor; Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, President of NASSCO and Admiral Archie Clemins, US Navy

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Port bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS CHARLTON (T-AKR 314) under construction on the builder's way at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. The ship is at approximately 60-70 percent completion

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Port quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS CHARLTON (T-AKR 314) under construction on the builder's way at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. The ship is at approximately 60-70 percent completion

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A port quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS CHARLTON (T-AKR 314) on the builder's way at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. The vessel is at approximately 80 percent completion

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A bow-on view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS CHARLTON (T-AKR 314) on the builder's way at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. The vessel is at approximately 80 percent completion

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A port bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS CHARLTON (T-AKR 314) on the builder's way at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. The vessel is at approximately 80 percent completion

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Starboard quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) under conversion in a dry dock at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The conversion is approximately 70 percent complete

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Port bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) resting in the dry dock at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The conversion is approximately 70 percent complete

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A view on board the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) looking forward from the 01 deck at frame 227 (01). The ship is resting in the dry dock at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard and is 70 percent completed in the conversion process

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A bow-on view of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) under construction on the building ways. The view covers the E deck forward of the deckhouse. The vessel is at 28% completion. To the left is the replenishment ship USS SUPPLY (AOE-10) nearing completion. To the right, a Spruence class destroyer is in the NASSCO floating drydock

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Starboard quarter view (off centerline) of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) under conversion at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The conversion is 81 percent complete

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A view on board the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) under conversion at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The conversion is 81 percent complete

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Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) under construction on the building ways at the NASSCO shipyard. The ship is at 62% completion

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View of the official christening and launch party for the Military Sealift Command (MCS) Bob Hope class vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310). (Left to right): Richard A. Vortmann, NASSCO President; Ms. Hilary West, Maid of Honor; Secretary of the Army Togo D. West Jr.; Rear Admiral William H. Butler, USNR, Deputy Commander NavSurFor Pacific; Mrs. Gail Berry West, Sponsor; Mr. J. Gilford, honored guest; General Johnny Wilson, USA, Commanding General, Army Material Command; and Rear Admiral David P. Sargent Jr. USN, NavSeaSysCom (R&D)

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Informal portrait of Mrs. Gail Berry West, sponsor of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) just prior to the launching of the ship at the NASSCO shipyard

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A view of the forward poppets, starboard side, of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) just prior to the launching of the ship at the NASSCO shipyard

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View of the poppets, port side, of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) just prior to the launching of the ship at the NASSCO shipyard

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Mrs. Gail Berry West, Sponsor of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) Bob Hope class vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310), is seen breaking the traditional bottle of champagne to officially launch the vessel. In attendance is her husband, Secretary of the Army Togo D. West Jr.; her daughter, Ms. Hilary West, Maid of Honor and Richard A. Vortmann, NASSCO President

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Port quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) under construction on the building ways at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The vessel is at 60 percent completion

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Starboard bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) under construction on the building way at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The ship is at 60 percent completion

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View of the forward heavy lift pedestal crane on board the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the completion of the ships conversion at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. The view is on the 01 level

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View of the completion of the conversion of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. This view of the interior of the ship shows the Engineer Room (upper level) space 7-213-0

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View of the completion of the conversion of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. This interior view is of the vessels Engineer Room (lower level) space 7-213-0

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View of the completion of the conversion of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. The view shows the interior of Pump Room E-227 (30) 2

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View of the completion of the conversion of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. This view is looking down the length of the Engineer Room (lower level) space 7-213-0

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Interior view on board the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the completion of the ships conversion at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. The view is of the AMR No. 1 (upper level) at frame 6-189-1

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Interior view on board the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299), at the completion of the ships conversion, at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. The view is of the AMR No. 1 (lower level) at frame 6-198-1

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View of the completion of the conversion of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. This view of the interior of Pump Room E-227 (30)-2 showing one of the main pumps

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View of the completion of the conversion of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299) at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard. This view is looks down the length of the Engineer Room (upper level) space 7-213-0

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Starboard quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR 310) at the fitting out pier at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The ship is at 90 percent completion. Behind the WATSON is the vehicle transport ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 299)

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Official keel laying ceremony of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312) at the NASSCO shipyard. Making the first cut is Captain Daniel Welch, USN, Su San Diego; Mrs. S. Welch, Mrs B. Grothen, Mr. Robert Grothen, NASSCO

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A view on the main deck, port side looking forward, of the construction progress on the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR 310) at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The ship is at 90 percent complete

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Official keel laying ceremony of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312) at the NASSCO shipyard. Here Mrs. Sharon Welch (Left) and Mrs. Betty Grothen make the first ceremonial welds on the keel to officially begin construction on the new ship. They are being watched by their husbands, Captain Daniel Welch, SuShips-San Diego and Mr. Robert Grothen of NASSCO

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Port side looking aft aboard the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR 310) showing construction progress at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The ship is at 90 percent complete

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Port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312) under construction on the building ways at the NASSCO shipyard. The ship is at approximately 20% completion

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Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312) under construction on the building ways at the NASSCO shipyard. The ship is at approximately 20% completion

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Port quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) resting on the builder's way a week before the vessel is to be launched from the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The vessel is at 78 percent completion

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Starboard bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) under construction on the building way at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The ship is at 78 percent completion

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The official launch party for the new Military Sealift Command vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) pose beside the launching platform prior to the christening of the ship. Left to right: MGEN John D. Thomas, USA commanding general, Army Intelligence and Security Command, matron of honor Rebekah Sisler Wilson; maid of honor Miss Chantelle L. Sisler; RADM David P. Sargent Jr, USN program executive officer of carriers; sponsor Mrs. Jane B. Sisler; VADM James B. Perkins, USN, Commander MSC, and Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company)

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Starboard quarter view of the WATSON CLASS: LARGE MEDIUM-SPEED RO-RO SHIP (LMSR); USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312), under construction at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard, at 40% completion

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View from port side, looking forward from the bridge, of the "A" deck of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The ship is in the late stages of fitting out and is at 80 percent completion

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Starboard quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) at the fitting out pier of the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The vessel is at 80 percent completion. The USNS WATSON (T-AKR 310) is in the left background

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View on the "A" deck forward, looking aft on board the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311). The view is at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard fitting out pier and the vessel is at 80 percent completion

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View of the official keel laying ceremony for the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313). Left to right, Mr. P. Benzo and Ms. Susan Perkins make the first weld in the keel plate. US Navy Admiral John B. Perkins III, Commander MSC, and Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, President of NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company), look on

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Participants in the official keel laying ceremony of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) pose for a photograph. Left to right are US Navy Rear Admiral William H. Butler, Commander Goddard, Ms. Susan Perkins, Vice Admiral James B. Perkins III, Commander MSC, Mr. Art Diaz and Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, President of NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company). The USNS RED CLOUD Is named for US Army Corporal Mitchess Red Cloud Jr., who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions at Chonghyon, Korea, on November 5th 1950, while serving with the 24th Infantry Division of the United States Army

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Bow on view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) passing down the launching ways at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. This image was shot through a fisheye lens making the ship appear much narrower than it is

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Bow on view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) entering the water of San Diego Harbor at the conclusion of the vessel's christening at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard

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Starboard bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) under construction at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The vessel is at 20 percent completion

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A view of the stern section, starboard to port, of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) under construction in the building ways at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The ship is at 20 percent completion

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Port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312) resting on the launch way just prior to christening at the NASSCO shipyard

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A bow on view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312) "Passing Down the Ways" at the conclusion of the ship's christening ceremony at the NASSCO shipyard

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Port bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) resting on the launch ways shortly before the ship's formal christening at the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard in San Diego, California

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A port bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATKINS (T-AKR 315) under construction on the building ways at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. This view, looking down onto the lower hull section, shows the ship at approximately 20 percent completion. The USNS CHARLTON (T-AKR 314) is to the left background and will be launched soon

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A port quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATKINS (T-AKR 315) under construction at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The vessel is at 60 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A starboard bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATKINS (T-AKR 315) on the building ways at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The progress is at 60 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATKINS (T-AKR 315) resting on the building ways at the NASSCO (National Steel & Shipbuilding Co) shipyard. Construction is at 80 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship under construction on the building ways at the NASSCO (National Steel & Shipbuilding Co) shipyard. Construction is at 80 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) under construction at National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard. The ship is at 20 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) under construction at National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard. The ship is at 20 percent completion. To the right in the photo is the USNS WATKINS (T-AKR 315), which will be launched in the near future

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Vice Admiral (VADM) (half) Gordon S. Holder, Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), speaks at the launching of the USNS WATKINS (T-AKR-315) at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard in San Diego, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Cavanaugh, USN Release Status: Release More

Co-Sponsors (left), Anne Sullivan de Leon and Dainne (Watkins) Branch smash bottles of Champagne against the bow of the USNS WATKINS (T-AKR-315) during the launch ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard in San Diego, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Darryl Welborne, USN Release Status: Release More

The brand new USNS WATKINS (T-AKR-315), glides down the slipway into the San Diego Bay from the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard in San Diego, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Cavanaugh, USN Release Status: Release More

The brand new USNS WATKINS (T-AKR-315), glides down the slipway into the San Diego Bay from the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard in San Diego, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Darryl Welborne, USN Release Status: Release More

Port bow view of the WATSON CLASS: LARGE MEDIUM-SPEED RO-RO SHIP (LMSR); USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316), under construction at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard, at 60% completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Port quarter view of the WATSON CLASS: LARGE MEDIUM-SPEED RO-RO SHIP (LMSR); USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316), under construction on the building ways at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard, at 60% completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) resting on the building ways at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard. The vessel is at 80 percent completion and is to be launched March 10th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) resting on the building ways at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard. The vessel is at 80 percent completion. To the far right is the USNS WATKINS (T-AKR 315) at the fitting out pier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Official christening party for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR-316). Left to Right: Richard H. Vortmann, President, NASSCO; US Army Brigadier General Edward T. Buckley Jr., Assistant Division Commander 7th Infantry Division; James C. Scott, MASTER of Ceremonies, Vice President, NASSCO; Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Castle, ships sponsor; Ms Nancy Pomeroy, maid of honor; Congressman Randy Duke Cunningham of California, 51st District; US Navy Vice Admiral Gordon S. Holder, Commander MSC; USN Rear Admiral Dennis G. Morral, Navy Program Executive for Expeditionary Warfare Programs

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

US Navy Vice Admiral Gordon S. Holder, Commander Military Sealift Command (MSC), speaks during the christening ceremony for the strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) at the NASSCO shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 317) under construction at the NASSCO shipyard. The ship is at 40 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SODERMAN (T-AKR 317) under construction at the NASSCO shipyard. The ship is at 40 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

The Honorable, Dr. Donald C. Winter (left), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), tours the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Advanced Auxiliary Dry Cargo Ship USNS LEWIS AND CLARK (T-AKE 1) and briefed on the new and innovative work being done to the ship by the folks at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO). SECNAV is in Southern California to get a first-hand look at the work being done by the US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines stationed in the region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Relea More