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A chart illustrates the fall of shots fired by thethe Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns aboard thebattle ship USS IOWA (BB-61), at Vieques Island in July 1984. The chart is overlaid with a diagram of prominent buildings

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

Crowds watch the festivities and crew members man the rails at the commissioning ceremony of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58)

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Senator William S. Cohen, Republican-Maine, speaks at the commissioning ceremony of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58). Seated at right are: Vice Admiral (VADM) John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare, Cheryl Leeman, Mayor of Portland, and Rear Admiral Roland G. Guilbault, Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 12

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The crowd stands as crew members man the rails aboard the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

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Officers man the rails of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

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Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph S. Donnell II, Commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, shakes hands with Captain (CAPT) Andrew J. Combe, commanding officer of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) at the ship's commissioning ceremony

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Crew members go aboard the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) for the ship's commissioning ceremony

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A starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) moored at the pier with crowds gathered for the ship's commissioning ceremony visible in the background

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Soviet Sailors perform a traditional Russian dance for the large crowd of American Sailors gathered on the decks of the Replenishment Oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2). Three Soviet ships are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit. The Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are the first Soviet naval vessels to visit an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

American naval personnel salute as a group of Soviet vocalists perform"The Star Spangled Banner"during a performance aboard the Replenishment Oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2). For the first time, Soviet naval vessels are visiting an American port. The Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

Soviet Sailors perform a traditional Russian dance for the large crowd of American Sailors gathered on the decks of the Replenishment Oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2). Three Soviet ships: the Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit. This is the first time that Soviet naval vessels have visited an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

Two Soviet Sailors stand on the bow of the Slava Class Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088) beneath a Soviet naval ensign. The MARSHAL USTINOV, the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV have come to Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit. This is the first time that Soviet navy have visited an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

An interpreter directs the attention of a group of Soviet officers and Sailors toward a point of interest during a tour. The Soviet Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit, the first time that Soviet naval vessels to an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

A group of Soviet Sailors view a tabletop model of a port facility during a tour of the base. For the first time, Soviet naval vessels are visiting an American military port. The Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

The Coast Guard medium endurance cutter USCGC BEAR (WMEC 901) passes off the bow of the Soviet Sovremenny Class Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434), which is tied up at a pier. The OTLICHNYY, the Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088) and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit. This is the first time that Soviet naval vessels have visited an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

Soviet Sailors dressed in traditional costumes perform for the large crowd of American Sailors gathered on the decks of the Replenishment Oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2). Three Soviet ships are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit. The Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are the first Soviet naval vessels to visit an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

With a US Navy lieutenant at the helm, five Soviet Sailors enjoy a ride in a miniature aircraft carrier during their visit to the base. In Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit are the Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV. This is the first time that ships of the Soviet navy have visited an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

Soviet Sailors wearing life vests stand on the bow of the Soviet Sovremennym Class Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) as the ship is tied up at a pier. The OTLICHNYY, the Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088) and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit. This is the first time that Soviet naval vessels have visited an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

Two Soviet Sailors take a ride in a miniature version of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD 963) as a US Navy lieutenant steers. Three Soviet ships have come to Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit: the Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV. This is the first time that Soviet naval vessels have visited an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

A Soviet musician plays the accordion in a concert given during a five-day goodwill visit by the Soviet ships MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), a guided missile cruiser; OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) a guided missile destroyer; and GENRIKH GASANOV, a Replenishment Oiler. This visit is the first by Soviet naval vessels to visit an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

Soviet Sailors crowd aboard a miniature version of the Combat Stores Ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS 2) for a ride. The Soviet Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit. This is the first time that ships of the Soviet navy have visited an American military port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re More

Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. Trost, Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, and ADM Frank B. Kelso II listens to a speaker at the Change of Command Ceremony during which Trost relinquishes his position as CHIEF of Naval Operations to Kelso. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Officers and distinguished guests stand following the presentation of the colors at the Change of Command Ceremony during which Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II replaces ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Officers and other guests listen to a speaker at the Change of Command Ceremony during which ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost relinquishes his command as CHIEF of Naval Operations to Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III and Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II honors the flag at the Change of Command Ceremony during which ADM Frank B. Kelso II replaces ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney attends the Change of Command Ceremony during which Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II replaces ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney attends the Change of Command Ceremony during which Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II replaces ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. The event is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II speaks as ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost stands by at the Change of Command Ceremony during which Trost relinquishes his position as CHIEF of Naval Operations to Kelso. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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A flag officer swears in Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II as CHIEF of Naval Operations during a Change of Command Ceremony at the Naval Academy. Kelso is taking over the position from ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Guest gather for a reception following the Change of Command Ceremony during which Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II replaced ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. The event is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. Trost congratulates ADM Frank B. Kelso II following the Change of Command Ceremony at which Trost relinquished his position as CHIEF of Naval Operations to Kelso. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the Change of Command Ceremony during which Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II replaces ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost, Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III and ADM Frank B. Kelso II arrive for the change of command ceremony during which Trost will relinquish his position as CHIEF of Naval operations to Kelso. The ceremony is taking place at the U.S. Naval Academy

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Midshipmen stand in formation at the Change of Command Ceremony during which Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II replaces ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy Duane R. Bushey presents the United States Navy flag to Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. Trost at the Change of Command Ceremony during which Trost relinquishes his position as CHIEF of Naval Operations to ADM Frank B. Kelso II. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney converses with Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. Trost prior to the Change of Command Ceremony during which Trost relinquishes his position as CHIEF of Naval Operations to ADM Frank B. Kelso II. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy

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A banner and picture of the first United States president decorate the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) as guests converse prior to the vessel's christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Balloons with letters spelling out its name decorate the pier as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) stands ready for it christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Distinguished guests stand at the speakers platform prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Guests include, from left: Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor; Edward J. Campbell; President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company; President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Officers and distinguished guests listen as President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; speaks during the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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A Boy Scout hands out American flags to crowd members gathering for the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Crowd members await the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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President George H.W. Bush, officers and distinguished guests sing the national anthem during the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. President Bush is the principal speaker at the ceremony for the new ship, the sixth ship and most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Balloons with letters spelling out its name decorate the pier as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) stands ready for it christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Officers and guests sit beneath the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Crowd members hold American flags as they await the beginning of the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Officers and distinguished guests listen as Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, speaks during the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Officers and distinguished guests applaud as President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; concludes his speech during the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Balloons with letters spelling out its name decorate the pier as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) stands ready for it christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, shows Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, where to break the champagne bottle prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. Also present on the speakers platform are President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III sports a Seabees cap as he visits a construction battalion camp during Operation Desert Shield

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Retired ADM Arleigh Burke shares a laugh with first lady Barbara Bush during the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III and his wife stand to acknowledge the applause of the crowd gathered for the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion, named for a former chief of naval operations, was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly. First lady Barbara Bush is seated at right.

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Retired ADM Arleigh Burke listens to a speaker's remarks during the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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Retired ADM Arleigh Burke and first lady Barbara Bush applaud during the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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Retired ADM Arleigh Burke, seated at right, listens as first lady Barbara Bush speaks during the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly. ADM Burke's wife, Roberta, is seated in the second row, center.

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First lady Barbara Bush speaks during the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion, named for a former chief of naval operations, was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, left, talks with an unidentified man following the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion, named for a former chief of naval operations, was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, center, talks with two unidentified men following the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion, named for a former chief of naval operations, was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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First lady Barbara Bush watches as a color guard presents the colors during the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion, named for a former chief of naval operations, was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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Retired ADM Arleigh Burke, his wife, Roberta, and first lady Barbara Bush cut the ribbon to offficially open the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II talks with an unidentified man following the dedication of the Arleigh Burke Pavilion. The pavilion, named for a former chief of naval operations, was built by the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Residence Foundation to provide housing for the elderly.

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