030107-N-3211R-001 Aboard USS Kinkaid (DD 965) Jan. 7, 2003 -- Officers and Sailors of the Spruance class destroyer Kinkaid Òmanned the railsÓ for the last time. The Kinkaid was decommissioned during a ceremony at the Naval Station San Diego. The crew of the Kinkaid will relieve the crew of the USS Fletcher (DD 992) in the NavyÕs new ÒSea Swap Initiative,Ó which involves rotating three crews through a single ship to allow for more time on station in theater. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Emmanuel Rios. (RELEASED) US Navy 030107-N-3211R-001 Officers and Sailors of the Spru

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030107-N-3211R-001 Aboard USS Kinkaid (DD 965) Jan. 7, 2003 -- Officers and Sailors of the Spruance class destroyer Kinkaid Òmanned the railsÓ for the last time. The Kinkaid was decommissioned during a ceremony at the Naval Station San Diego. The crew of the Kinkaid will relieve the crew of the USS Fletcher (DD 992) in the NavyÕs new ÒSea Swap Initiative,Ó which involves rotating three crews through a single ship to allow for more time on station in theater. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Emmanuel Rios. (RELEASED) US Navy 030107-N-3211R-001 Officers and Sailors of the Spruance class destroyer Kinkaid manned the rails for the last time

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