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Caption:
(Navy File Photo) -- The command ship USS Coronado (AGF 11) will deploy
from San Diego, Calif., in March to the Western Pacific. Coronado will
provide a command platform for the Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet staff and
serve as a temporary replacement for USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while it
undergoes a maintenance period. Blue Ridge is currently forward
deployed in Yokosuka, Japan. The Navy is testing an innovative
manning concept aboard Coronado that combines the skills of Navy
Sailors and Military Sealift Command (MSC) Civilian Mariners (CIVMARS).
Coronado recently completed a two-month yard period, during which its
basic engineering, navigation and hotel services were converted to
civilian specifications. U.S. Navy photo. (RELEASED)
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