Rear Admiral John Wade, Commanding Officer of Carrier Strike Group Twelve (CCSG-12) provides some opening remarks to members of the command during a historical presentation to commemorate the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday. The presentation was coordinated by Naval Station Norfolk’s First Class Petty Officers Association, and featured Captain Lee Duckworth, USN, Retired, as the guest speaker. Duckworth was Naval Station Norfolk’s 47th Commanding Officer, and previously served as the Educational Director at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

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