071215-N-5549O-050 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 15, 2007) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter delivers his remarks during a 100th Anniversary Gala of the NavyÕs Great White Fleet held aboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Sixteen battleships departed Hampton Roads for a 14-month global voyage to test naval readiness, establish global presence, and generate international goodwill, Dec. 15, 1907. The deployment included 14,000 Sailors and covered 43,000 miles. The participating ships, painted white, later became known as the ÒGreat White FleetÓ. Navy p
071215-N-5549O-050 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 15, 2007) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter delivers his remarks during a 100th Anniversary Gala of the NavyÕs Great White Fleet held aboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Sixteen battleships departed Hampton Roads for a 14-month global voyage to test naval readiness, establish global presence, and generate international goodwill, Dec. 15, 1907. The deployment included 14,000 Sailors and covered 43,000 miles. The participating ships, painted white, later became known as the ÒGreat White FleetÓ. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. OÕBrien (Released) US Navy 071215-N-5549O-050 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter delivers his remarks during a 100th Anniversary Gala of the Navy's Great White Fleet
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