160503-N-PA147-001 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 3, 2016) Navy veteran Jack B. Richardson, who served aboard USS Franklin during World War II, shakes hands with Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Russell Blackstock, assigned to USS California (SSN 781) during a salute to veterans event during Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades provides an opportunity for the citizens of South Florida to witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the maritime strategy and national defense of the Unit


160503-N-PA147-001 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 3, 2016) Navy veteran Jack B. Richardson, who served aboard USS Franklin during World War II, shakes hands with Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Russell Blackstock, assigned to USS California (SSN 781) during a salute to veterans event during Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades provides an opportunity for the citizens of South Florida to witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the maritime strategy and national defense of the United States. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are warfighters first who train to be ready to operate forward to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. ( Navy photo by Lt. Marco Benitez/Released)


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