110506-N-YR391-001 MAYPORT, Fla. (May 6, 2011) Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers the oath of enlistment to Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Nathan Ellsworth during his visit aboard the littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2). Gates toured the ship and then conducted an all-hands call with the crew. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger )

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