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080918-N-7643B-063 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2008) Military and civilian guests listen to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead's speech during the christening and launch ceremony for USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The ship was named in honor of BoatswainÕs Mate Master Chief Carl Brashear one of the first African-American to qualify to serve as a master diver while on active duty. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class David A. Brandenburg/Released) US Navy 080918-N-7643B-063 Military and civilian guests listen to Chief of Naval Op
080918-N-7643B-063 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2008) Military and civilian guests listen to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead's speech during the christening and launch ceremony for USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The ship was named in honor of BoatswainÕs Mate Master Chief Carl Brashear one of the first African-American to qualify to serve as a master diver while on active duty. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class David A. Brandenburg/Released) US Navy 080918-N-7643B-063 Military and civilian guests listen to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead's speech during the christening and launch ceremony for USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) at General Dynamics NASSCO in S
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