Sea Cadets hand out commissioning books. |
Over 5000 books were given out. |
League Cadet restocks supply. |
The books disappeared quickly. |
Sea Cadet PO3 strategically placed. |
Sea Cadet readies bottled water. |
Cadets distribute bottled water. |
The crowd gathers on the pier. |
A League Cadet works the crowd. |
Aft brow, quarterdeck, USS CHAFEE. |
NETC CO and Cadet on station. |
NETC Div. sold first day issues via USPS. |
NCBC Cadets anticipate the crowd. |
Sea Cadet issues water ration. |
Sea Cadets rack up more bottled water. |
Pierside crowd fills the space. |
Sea Cadets stand by during speeches. |
RI Gov. Carcieri speaks. |
During speechmaking. |
Newport Artillery Co. readies salute. |
Sailors bring the ship to life. |
Ship's company man the rails. |
Torpedo tubes add their voice. |
Ship gets up steam. |
Harbor security stands by. |
The ship is ready. |
The USS CHAFEE. |
More speeches finish the ceremony. |
USS SARATOGA (CV60) in background. |
USS SARATOGA (CV60) in background. |
Sailors man the rails. |
NCBC Cadets stand by to tour the ship. |
NCBC Cadets stand by to tour the ship. |
Flag flying, the CHAFEE is now commissioned. |
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