PASCAGOULA, MS - Capt. James Quaresimo (center), Pre-Commissioning Unit Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) commanding officer, meritoriously advanced (MAP) Damage Controlman 1st Class Alex Stapleton (right) and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Ira Littlejohn (center right) aboard the ship for the first time. The intent of MAP is to select the most qualified Sailors to advance to the next paygrade outside of the advancement cycles.

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