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Boston, Mass. (Nov. 9, 2002) -- Sailors assigned to the newly commissioned destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer is “brought to life” and into naval service. The ship and her crew will undergo a year of sea trials before making an initial deployment. Preble is the 64th Aegis-class warship to be commissioned during a traditional Navy ceremony in South Boston's Commonwealth Pier. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 November 9, 2002
Photographer
 Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera
Caption Writer
 Not available
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 DDG 88
Other Visible Equipment
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Plane Number
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Base
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Tail Code
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Squadron
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Comments/Notes
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