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080918-N-7643B-081 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2008) USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) launches into San Diego harbor during her christening and launch ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The 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-081 USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) launches into San Diego harbor during her christening and launch ceremony at General Dynamics NASS
080918-N-7643B-081 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2008) USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) launches into San Diego harbor during her christening and launch ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. The 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-081 USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) launches into San Diego harbor during her christening and launch ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego
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