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Joining Ed are his son's Matthew and Mike.
Proud sailors stand watch as the Mesa Verde receives blessings made in Pueblo
Indian language.
All hands man your stations! The Captain's Flag is Raised!
Beneath the flight deck, inside the ship, the Amphibians make
their home.
What a great day for family, friends and to be an American.
Up on the flight deck the cloudy weather did not dampen the
spirits onboard.
Full of pride and ready to ride and take care of those who have
lost their stride!
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! Thank you Chaps!
Richard mans the duel 50 Caliber Machine Gun; a duty on D-Day he surely
experienced.
Up on the bridge safety is a prime concern.
Signal flags prepare for their first duty station, Norfolk
Virginia. Good luck sailors!
The ship is 680 feet long and 34 feet across the beam. Very
impressive!
The Sea Awaits.... More to come!
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The Sergeant
John W. Gabersek Jr. Memorial Scholarship
USS Mesa Verde LPD-19 -
December 15th, 2007
Commissioning Ceremony
Sadly, my friend Ed passed away early in 2010. Up until the end of his
life he was an avid supporter of Naval Amphibious Operations.
I had the honor of visiting Ed twice before he passed away. I will forever
cherish my friendship with him.
The Stars and Stripes are raised upon the mast on the U.S. Navy's newest ship,
the USS Mesa Verde!
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