090425-N-0426B-216 CHARLESTON, (April 25, 2009) The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) mans the rails after bringing the ship to life at the ship's commissioning ceremony. Truxtun, the 53rd Arliegh Burke-class destroyer, was named after Commodore Thomas Truxtun who was selected as one of the NavyÕs first captains in 1798. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebekah Blowers/Released) USS Truxtun (DDG 103) port bow during comissioning

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