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Attending the launching of the USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) are (left to right): Commander (CDR) W. Cassedy, resident manager, dock landing ship program; CDR R. Matsushima, director of contracts; Captain (CAPT) W. McCann Jr., Naval Sea Systems Command; Rep H. Bentley, D-Maryland; Rear Admiral (RADM) L. Severance, commander, Naval Base, Seattle; Major General (MGEN) A.K. Lukeman, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego; Rear Admiral (RDML) H.K. Fiske, Naval Sea Systems Command; Rear Admiral (RDML) J.J. Higginson, commanding officer, Amphibious Group Three

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Captain James J. Coleman, command representative, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) on its shipway at the Lockheed shipyard prior to launch

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Margaret Davis, matron of honor, speaks at the launching reception for the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). On the speakers platform are (left to right) Representative Helen D. Bentley, D-Maryland, sponsor; Josepth R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co.; Captain (CAPT) James J. Coleman, supervisor of shipbuilding, Seattle; and Thomas J. McGrath, director, dock landing ship program, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co

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A Marine Corps color guard from the 4th Landing Support Battalion, Naval Base, Seattle, parades the colors during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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Robert H. Wertheim, senior vice president, science and engineering, Lockheed Corp., speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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Rep. D. Bentley, D-Maryland; sponsor for the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43), attends the ship's launching

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The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) after being launched into the Duwamish West waterway from the Lockheed shipyard

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CMDR. Richard P. Beck, command chaplain, Naval Base, Seattle, delivers the benediction during the launching of the dock landing ship FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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Guests attend the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) is launched into the Duwamish West waterway from the Lockheed shipyard

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Attending the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) are (left to right): Dana Amber Johnson, flower girl; Rep. D. Bentley, D-Maryland; sponsor; and Margaret Davis matron of honor

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Attending the launching of the USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) are (left to right): Rear Admiral (RDML) John J. Higginson, commanding officer, Amphibious Group Three; Rear Admiral (RADM) L. Severance, commander, Naval Base, Seattle; Major General (MGEN) Anothy Lukeman, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego; and Rear Admiral (RDML) Harry K. Fiske, Naval Sea Systems Command

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Frank L. Raabe, a shipfitter with the Boilermakers Union, speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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Josepth R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co. speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) is launched into the Duwamish West waterway from the Lockheed shipyard

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The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) is christened by Representative Helen D. Bentley, D-Maryland, at the Lockheed shipyard. Standing on the platform are (left to right): Margaret Davis, matron of honor; Captain (CAPT) James J. Coleman, command representative, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Thomas J. McGrath, director, dock landing ship program, Lockheed shipyard.

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Captain (CAPT) James J. Coleman, supervisor, Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Seattle, speaks at the launching reception for the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). On the speakers platform are (left to right) Josepth R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co.; Thomas J. McGrath, director, dock landing ship program, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co.; and Representative Helen D. Bentley, D-Maryland, sponsor

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L.A. Smith, president, Lockheed Marine Systems Group, Seattle, speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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Rear Admiral (RDML) Harry K. Fiske, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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Guests attend the launching reception of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Representative Helen D. Bentley (D-Maryland), sponsor, speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

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The dock landing ship FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) under construction at the Lockheed shipyard

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The brow of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) during the ship's commissioning at the Lockheed shipyard. The partially completed dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) is in the background

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The dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) under consruction at the Lockheed shipyard

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Coat of arms for: USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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A port beam view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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An aerial starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) underway

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A starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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An aerial starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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An aerial port beam view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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A starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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A bow view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) underway

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A port bow view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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An aerial bow view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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An aerial port bow view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) underway

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An aerial stern view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) underway

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A port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) underway

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An aerial port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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An aerial starboard view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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A stern view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) underway

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The official nameplate and data plaque aboard the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43)

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Crew members man the rails during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Distinguished guests pay honor to the flag during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). They are, left to right: Captain (CAPT) J. Graham, USN, Chaplain, CAPT P. Grasser, Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) J.P. Reason, P.A. Schneider, Naval Sea Systems Command; Vice Admiral (VADM) G.W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific; Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, Major General (MGEN) C.E. Mundy Jr., US Marine Corps (USMC); Retired Colonel (COL) E.E. Shoults, USMC; J.R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co.; Commander (CDR) G.S. Rhodes, commanding officer, USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Commander (CDR) George S. Rhodes and Joseph R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co., stand at the speakers platform during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Vice Admiral (VADM) George W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Crew members "bring the ship alive" as they man the rails during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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An overall view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) docked in Elliott Bay prior to being commissioned

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Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, ship's sponsor, is escorted to her seat during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Commander (CDR) George S. Rhodes, commanding officer of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43), speaks during the ship's commissioning. Distinguished guests standing on the speakers platform are, left to right: Chaplain (Captain) (CAPT) Jack D. Graham, CAPT Phillip F. Grasser, Rear Admiral (RADM) Joseph P. Reason, Commander (CDR) Rhodes, Representative Helen D. Bentley, Democrat-Maryland (MD), Vice Admiral (VADM) George W. Davis Jr., Major General (MGEN) Carl E. Mundy, USMC; and retired Colonel (COL) Eugene E. Shoults, USMC

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Crew members stand in ranks during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Crew members stand in formation during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Joseph P. Reason, commander, Naval Base, Seattle, salutes during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Naval officers salute as Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, ship's sponsor, arrives for the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Crew members man the rails during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Captain (CAPT) Phil Grasser, supervisor of shipbuilding, Seattle, and his wife are escorted to their seats during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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A crewman uses a boat boom ladder to climb from a personnel boat to the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) on the ship's commissioning day

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Captain (CAPT) J. Graham, USN, Chaplain, Captain (CAPT) Philip Grasser, supervisor of shipbuilding, Seattle; and Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Joseph P. Reason, commander, Naval Base, Seattle, listen to a speaker during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Vice Admiral (VADM) George W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet, salutes upon his arrival for the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Crew members and guests attend the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Terence P. Labrecque sets the first watch during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Major General (MGEN) Carl E. Mundy Jr., US Marine Corps (USMC), director, Operations Division, Plans, Policy and Operations Department, Headquarters, USMC, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Paul A. Schneider, executive director, Amphibious Warfare and Strategic Sealift Program, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Vice Admiral (VADM) G.W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet; Major General (MGEN) Carl E. Mundy Jr., US Marine Corps (USMC), director, Operations Division, Plans, Policy and Operations Department, Headquarters, USMC; and Paul A. Schneider, executive director, Amphibious Warfare and Strategic Sealift program, Naval Sea Systems Command, listen to a speaker during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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A joint service color guard parades the colors in front of the speakers platform as the national anthem is played during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Commander (CDR) George S. Rhodes, prospective commanding officer, and his wife are escorted to their seats during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, ship's sponsor, center, poses with all the members of her official party and those crew members from Baltimore pose for a photo during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Retired Marine Corps Colonel (COL) Eugene E. Shoults, manager, Amphibious Warfare and Strategic Sealift Program, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Red, white and blue balloons are released in celebration of the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Members of the 1ST Marine Division Band perform during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Major General (MGEN) Carl E. Mundy Jr., representing General (GEN) Alfred A. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives for the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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MASTER CHIEF Holloway, ship's master chief of the command, and the crew's youngest member pose for a photo during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Crew members man the rails as balloons are released during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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The silver tea service and punch bowl presented to the officers and crew of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, ship's sponsor

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Distinguished guests salute the flag during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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A joint service color guard parades the colors in front of the speakers platform as the national anthem is played during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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An interior view of the docking well of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) during the ship's commissioning

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A view of the city's skyline during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43), foreground

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Junior Officers escort Joseph R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co., left, and Represenative Helen D. Bentley, Democrat-Maryland, ship's sponsor, to the speakers platform during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Vice Admiral George W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet, left, Commander (CDR) George S. Rhodes, commanding officer of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43), center, and Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, observe as members of the crew man the rails during the ship's commissioning ceremony

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Distinguished guests and crew members look over the commissioning cake for the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). They are, left to right, front row: Commander (CDR) George S. Rhodes, ship's commanding officer; MASTER CHIEF Boatswain's Mate Jesse J. Holloway, command master chief; top row, Chaplain (Captain (CAPT)) Jack D. Graham, CAPT Phillip F. Grasser, supervisor of shipbuilding, Seattle, Washington; Rear Admiral (RADM) Joseph P. Reason, commander, Naval Base, Seattle, Washington

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Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Terence P. Larecque, executive officer, stands at the speakers podium during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Representative Helen D. Bentley, Republican-Maryland, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning of the dock ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). Distinguished guests seated on the speakers platform are, left to right: Captain (CAPT) J. Graham, USN, Chaplain, CAPT P. Grasser, Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) J.P. Reason, commander, Naval Base, Seattle; P.A. Schneider, Naval Sea Systems Command; Major General (MGEN) C.E. Mundy Jr., US Marine Corps (USMC); Retired Colonel (COL) E.E. Shoults, USMC; J.R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co.; Commander (CDR) G.S. Rhodes, commanding officer, USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Joseph P. Reason, commander, Naval Base, Seattle, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Joseph R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co., speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Retired Colonel (COL) Eugene E. Shoults, manager, Amphibious Warfare and Strategic Sealift Program, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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A Navy/Marine Corps color guard parades the colors during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Commander (CDR) George S. Rhodes, commanding officer, speaks during the ship's commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43). Seated on the platform, left to right, are: Paul A. Schneider, executive director, Amphibious, Auxiliary, Line and Sealift Ships Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command; Representative Helen D. Bentley, Democrat-Maryland (MD), Vice Admiral (VADM) George W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet; Major General (MGEN) Carl E. Mundy, Jr., USMC; and Joseph R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co

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Joseph R. Santosuosso, president, Lockheed Shipbuilding Co., and his wife are escorted to their seats during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Chaplain (CAPT.) Jack Graham gives the benediction at the conclusion of the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43)

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Major General (MGEN) Carl E. Mundy Jr., director, operations division, plans policy, and operations department, Headquarters, US Marine Corps, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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Commander (CDR) George S. Rhodes, commanding officer, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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A view of the city's skyline during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43), foreground

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A port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43), including the docking well, during the ship's commissioning. Two personnel boats are tied to a boat boom alongside

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Retired Colonel (COL) E.E. Shoults, US Marine Corps (USMC), and his wife are escorted to their seats during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

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