101120-N-8273J-097 WILMINGTON, (Nov. 20, 2010) Crew members of the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony in Wilmington, The new destroyer honors the late Vice Adm. Samuel L. Gravely Jr., who was the first African American to command a warship, USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD 717); to command a major warship, USS Jouett (DLG/CG-29); to achieve flag rank and eventually vice admiral; and to command a numbered fleet, the 3rd Fleet. ( Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tiffini Jones V
101120-N-8273J-097 WILMINGTON, (Nov. 20, 2010) Crew members of the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) man the rails during the commissioning ceremony in Wilmington, The new destroyer honors the late Vice Adm. Samuel L. Gravely Jr., who was the first African American to command a warship, USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD 717); to command a major warship, USS Jouett (DLG/CG-29); to achieve flag rank and eventually vice admiral; and to command a numbered fleet, the 3rd Fleet. ( Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/Released) US Navy 101120-N-8273J-097 rew members of the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) man the rails during her co
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