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Caption:
Washington D.C. (Sept. 9, 2004) -- The Secretary of the Navy
Gordon England, and the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard
Myers, joined by his wife Mary Jo Myers, pose next to a model of a San
Antonio-class amphibious dock landing ship (LPD), following the
official naming ceremony for USS Arlington (LPD 24), and USS Somerset
(LPD 25). Arlington and Somerset join the previously named amphibious
dock landing ship USS New York (LPD 21), in honoring the heroes and
citizens, who provided aid and support during and after the Sept. 11,
2001 attacks on America. Mrs. Myers will also act as the ships sponsor
for USS Somerset. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Craig Strawser
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