030705-N-1234M-001 New London, Conn. (Jul. 5, 2003) -- Lt. Cmdr. Robert DuMont, Executive Officer USS Steven W. Groves (FFG 29), provides Dr. Dick and Mrs. Shirley Groves a tour of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Steven W. Grooves (FFG 29) during their five-day port visit as part of the Ship-to-Shore program. Dr. Groves is the only surviving brother of the ship's namesake, Ensign Stephen W. Groves. Ensign Groves was a 25-year-old World War II aviator who died during the Battle of Midway. According to Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut (CCEC), President Cynt
030705-N-1234M-001 New London, Conn. (Jul. 5, 2003) -- Lt. Cmdr. Robert DuMont, Executive Officer USS Steven W. Groves (FFG 29), provides Dr. Dick and Mrs. Shirley Groves a tour of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Steven W. Grooves (FFG 29) during their five-day port visit as part of the Ship-to-Shore program. Dr. Groves is the only surviving brother of the ship's namesake, Ensign Stephen W. Groves. Ensign Groves was a 25-year-old World War II aviator who died during the Battle of Midway. According to Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut (CCEC), President Cynthia Clegg, Ship-to-Shore is a way for the community to celebrate its maritime heritage. Navy photo by Lt. Jim Miller. (RELEASED) US Navy 030705-N-1234M-001 Lt. Cmdr. Robert DuMont, Executive Officer USS Steven W. Groves (FFG 29), provides Dr. Dick and Mrs. Shirley Groves a tour of USS Steven W. Groves (FFG 29) during their five-day port visit as part of
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