080918-N-8273J-139 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2008) The Matrons of Honor, Sandra Brashear and Joy Harris, along with the shipÕs sponsor, Lauren Brashear launch the Military Sealift Command (MSC) auxiliary dry cargo carrier, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) during the christening and launch ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard. The Brashear honors Master Chief Boatswain's Mate (Master Diver) Carl M. Brashear, one of the first black deep-sea divers and Master Divers and the first Navy diver to be restored to full active duty as an amputee. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1s


080918-N-8273J-139 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2008) The Matrons of Honor, Sandra Brashear and Joy Harris, along with the shipÕs sponsor, Lauren Brashear launch the Military Sealift Command (MSC) auxiliary dry cargo carrier, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) during the christening and launch ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard. The Brashear honors Master Chief Boatswain's Mate (Master Diver) Carl M. Brashear, one of the first black deep-sea divers and Master Divers and the first Navy diver to be restored to full active duty as an amputee. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones/Released) US Navy 080918-N-8273J-139 The Matrons of Honor, Sandra Brashear and Joy Harris, along with the ship's sponsor, Lauren Brashear launch the Military Sealift Command (MSC) auxiliary dry cargo carrier, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7)


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