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Caption:
Panama City, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2004) - The Navy's newest guided missile
destroyer, Momsen (DDG 92), receives a full escort by a helicopter and
a high-speed patrol boat as the ship pulls into Panama City. The Momsen
will be commissioned on Aug. 28, 2004, in Panama City in honor of Vice
Admiral Charles "Swede" Momsen. Admiral Momsen is best known for the
development of a submarine escape breathing apparatus, which became
known as the "Momsen Lung." His contributions to the Naval Diving
Community are honored with the commissioning of the Navy's newest
destroyer bearing his namesake. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate
1st Class Dawn C Montgomery (RELEASED)
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