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US y Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) and the Arleigh Burke Class (Flight I) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis) USS CARNEY (DDG 64) paint the exterior walls at Jorge Washington School during a community relations project at Manta, Ecuador, during Exercise UNITAS 2006 Pacific Phase. ies from seven countries including Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Spain and the US are participating in the exercise. UNITAS Pacific 2006 is designed to train each navy in a variety of maritime scenarios to improve interoperability with seamanship and warfighting training, with each operating as a component of the multinational force.(U.S....

US y Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) and the Arleigh Burke Class (F... More

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight I): Guided Missile Destroyer, USS RAMAGE (DDG 61) as the ship sails up the Hudson River, past the Statue of Liberty at the beginning of Fleet Week New York 2006. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Relea... More

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA), Guided Missile Destroyer, USS NITZE (DDG 94), showing Sailor manning the rails as the ship sails up the Hudson River, past the Statue of Liberty at the beginning of Fleet Week New York 2006. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Relea... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis) USS PREBLE (DDG 88), showing the Royal Navy (British), Appleleaf Class Support Tanker, Her Majestys Ship (HMS) BAYLEAF (A 109), providing Refueling At Sea (RAS) operations, while the ships are underway in the Gulf of Oman

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM / IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Aaron Peterson, Usn Release Status: Released to ... More

A starboard view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS SHOUP (DDG 86) underway in the Pacific Ocean (POC) as it prepares to come alongside the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) to conduct a Replenishment at Sea (RAS)

A starboard view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Nicholas B Morton, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A young family member waves good-bye to a loved one onboard the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) as she is underway leaving Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), on her maiden deployment with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

A young family member waves good-bye to a loved one onboard the US Nav...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Ryan C Mcginley, Usn Release Status: Released... More

A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS HIGGINS (DDG 76) as she departs from her homeport at Naval Base San Diego, California (CA), for a scheduled six-month deployment with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kleynia R Mcknight, Usn Release Status: Rele... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) showing a SA-330 Puma helicopter approaching the aft flight deck during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) exercise. The USN ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT II): GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (Aegis), USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75) is underway in the background. CVN 75 and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW 3) are currently on a six-month deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrea Decanini, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Aerial high oblique view showing three US Navy (USN) ship conducting side-by-side Underway Replenishment (UNREP) operations while conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Arabian Sea support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Pictured right-to-left are the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76); the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC), Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ship USNS RAINIER (T-AOE 7) and the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight II) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS McCAMPBELL (DDG 85)

Aerial high oblique view showing three US Navy (USN) ship conducting s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy's (USN) newest ship the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) moored at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), the day prior to commissioning. The HALSEY honors US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II. The HALSEY is the 47th ship of 62 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

The US Navy's (USN) newest ship the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-97 Scene Camera Op... More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) James L. Autrey, Commanding Officer (CO), USS HALSEY (DDG 96), addresses guests and crew members as the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer is commissioned. The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) James L. Autrey, Commanding Officer (CO),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Halsey (DDG 97) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Operator: Li1 ... More

Arizona Senator John McCain (AZ-R) speaks to the crew and guests attending the commissioning ceremony aboard the US Navy's (USN) newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97). The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

Arizona Senator John McCain (AZ-R) speaks to the crew and guests atten...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Halsey (DDG 97) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 ... More

A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT I) GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (AEGIS), USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68), underway in the Mediterranean Sea, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. DDG 68 is named for five Sullivan brothers who lost their lives in World War II during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands

A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS (FLIGHT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Hampshire, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Sea spray whips across the deck of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke class Destroyer USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG 81) as the ship plows through rough seas in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Norfolk, Virginia (VA) based destroyer is returning home after completing a deployment to the United Kingdom and Norway. The ship is named in honor of Sir Winston Spencer Leonard Churchill (1874-1965), best known for his courageous leadership as British Prime Minister during World War II (WWII)

Sea spray whips across the deck of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Winston S. Curchill (DDG 81) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Shane Mccoy, USN Release St... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed aboard the Navys newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) gives a "Hip! Hip! Hooray!" as they bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed aboard the Navys newest Arleigh Burke ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Halsey (DDG 97) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Operator: Li1 ... More

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who served aboard the US Navy (USN) Destroyer, USS MASON (DE-529) poses for a group photograph with USN Sailors from the present day USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA): Destroyer (Aegis), USS MASON (DDG 87), in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006 activities. Mr. Dufau is holding a DVD copy of the move 'Proud,' which is base on the WWII experiences of the USS MASON (DE-529), which was the first Naval ship predominantly manned by black crewmembers. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation to many of the participating ships. (SUBSTANDARD)

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who serv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who served aboard the US Navy (USN) Destroyer, USS MASON (DE-529) talks to USN Sailors from the present day USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA): Destroyer (Aegis), USS MASON (DDG 87), in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006 activities.Mr. Dufau was a member of the MASON during World War II, which was the first navy ship predominantly manned by black crewmembers. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation to many of the participating ships. (SUBSTANDARD)

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who serv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Actress Pamela Anderson thanks the crew of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) for their service to the country. Anderson visited the newly commissioned ship to present the USO with a $150,000 donation from Fox Home Entertainment in commemoration of the historic World War II (WWII) event VJ (Victory in Japan) Day

Actress Pamela Anderson thanks the crew of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-97 Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97), stand at attention during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Halsey (DDG 97) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Operator: Li1 ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) run to man the ship as they bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Operator: Li1 John P. Ka... More

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Barry M. Costello, Commander 3rd Fleet, addresses the crew and guests during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97). The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Barry M. Costello, Commander 3rd Fle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Halsey (DDG 97) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Operator: Li1 ... More

The US Navy's (USN) newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) commissioned at Naval Station North Island (NSNI) during a ceremony marking the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

The US Navy's (USN) newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Op... More

The US Navys (USN) newest and most advanced USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93), sits moored at Ford Island after arriving at her new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). After the arrival, the ships crew will prepare for their commissioning ceremony on September 18th. The ship is named in honor of Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Gordon Paie'a Chung-Hoon, born and raised in Hawaii (HI) and awarded the Navy Cross and Silver Star for gallantry as Commanding Officer (CO) of USN Fletcher Class Destroyer USS SIGSBEE (DD 502) during the Battle of Okinawa. RADM Chung-Hoon was also assigned to USS ARIZONA during the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor

The US Navys (USN) newest and most advanced USN Arleigh Burke Class Gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Ryan C. Mcginley, Usn Release... More

On the stern of the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS FARRAGUT (DDG 99) a crewmember salutes the ENSIGN in memory of those fallen shipmates lost during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Guests from various Veterans'Organizations in the Jacksonville area, including Pearl Harbor survivors, went underway with FARRAGUT for the 65th annual Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony on Dec. 7, 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Lynn Friant (Released)

On the stern of the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Farragut (DDG 99) State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Lynn Friant, USN Release Status: Re... More

Artist's concept of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH A. BURKE (DDG-51) with a Harpoon/Standard/Tomahawk missile being fired from the ship's Vertical Launch System

Artist's concept of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH A. BURKE (DDG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An artist's concept, by Vincent Piecyk, of an ARLEIGH BURKE Class guided missile destroyer (DDG-51) planned for delivery to the Navy in 1989. Planned armament includes two quadruple Harpoon launch canisters, Tomahawk cruise missiles, Standard-ER (SM-2) missiles in two vertical launch systems, two triple Mark 32 ASW torpedo tubes, a Mark 45 gun mount, and two Phalanx 20mm CIW's

An artist's concept, by Vincent Piecyk, of an ARLEIGH BURKE Class guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An artist's concept of the ARLEIGH BURKE Class guided missile destroyer (DDG-51)

An artist's concept of the ARLEIGH BURKE Class guided missile destroye...

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A distinguished guest speaks at the launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). The ARLEIGH BURKE is one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

A distinguished guest speaks at the launching ceremony of the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and his wife Roberta pose with a bouquet at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Tugboats help the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) into position for its launch ceremony

Tugboats help the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) into...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Beneath the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke stands with his wife Roberta at the center of a group of VIPs attending the ship's launch ceremony

Beneath the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks at the launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks at the l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke shakes hands with a man in the crowd as he arrives in an antique automobile for the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). More than 12,000 people came to the Bath Iron Works shipyard for the ceremony

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke shakes hands with a man in the crowd as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim W. Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) enters the Kennebec River after being launched down the ways at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. More than 12,000 guests attended the ship's christening and launch

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) enters the Kennebe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Saylor Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Attending the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), from left to right are RADM (lower half) George N. Gee, RADM Alvin B. Koeneman, VADM John W. Nyquist, retired ADM Thomas H. Moorer, ADM David E. Jeremiah, retired ADM Arleigh Burke, Roberta Burke, Mrs. Milton Miles, ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost, retired ADM James D. Watkins, RADM James B. Greene Jr., retired ADM James L. Holloway III and VADM Peter M. Hekman Jr

Attending the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim W. Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, is flanked by his wife Roberta and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, in the center of a group of VIPs at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, is fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A distinguished guest speaks at the launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). The ARLEIGH BURKE is one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

A distinguished guest speaks at the launching ceremony of the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Several men who served with retired Admiral Arleigh Burke during World War II watch from the crowd as Burke arrives for the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). The ships named on the placards held by some of the men were part of Destroyer Squadron 23 when Burke commanded the squadron in 1943

Several men who served with retired Admiral Arleigh Burke during World...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim W. Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the launch cer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim W. Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Commercial tug boats come alongside the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) to move the ship to a berth after its launch into the Kennebec River

Commercial tug boats come alongside the guided missile destroyer ARLEI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Saylor Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) after its launching

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits in the Kennebec River after being launched down the ways at the Bath Iron Works shipyard

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits in the Kenneb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim W. Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) looms over the guests and naval personnel gathered for the ship's launch ceremony

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launching ceremony of the ship that bears her husband's name. Mrs. Burke is the sponsor of the christening of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launchi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Sen. William S. Cohen of Maine speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51)

Sen. William S. Cohen of Maine speaks during the christening and launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Saylor Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is presented with roses during the launch ceremony of the ship named after her husband

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Standing in front of the speakers platform prior to the commissioning and launch of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) are, from left: retired Admiral (ADM) Thomas H. Moorer, a former CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO); retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, a former CNO; Roberta Burke, wife of ADM Burke; and Mrs. Milton Miles. In the second row are ADM David E. Jeremiah, left, and ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost, the current CNO

Standing in front of the speakers platform prior to the commissioning ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Saylor Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) looms over the guests and naval personnel gathered for the ship's launch ceremony

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and ship's sponsor for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is applauded by her husband and other guests attending the ship's christening and launch

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and ship's sponso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Saylor Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) towers over the crowd gathered for the ships christening and launch at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. More than 12,000 people attended the ceremony

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) towers over the cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim W. Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launching ceremony of the ship that bears his name. Mrs. Burke is the sponsor of the christening of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launchi...

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Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), speaks during the ship's christening and launch ceremony

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of th...

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The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) slides down the ways following its christening at the Bath Iron Works shipyard

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) slides down the wa...

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A group of men who served with retired Admiral Arleigh Burke during World War II wave from the crowd as Burke arrives for the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke commanded Destroyer Squadron 23, known as the "Little Beavers," for 20 weeks during the war

A group of men who served with retired Admiral Arleigh Burke during Wo...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke holds the hand of his wife Roberta during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke holds the hand of his wife Roberta durin...

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Among the crowd of over 10,000 gathered for the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), veterans carry signs recalling units associated with the admiral for whom America's newest destroyer is named

Among the crowd of over 10,000 gathered for the launch ceremony of the...

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Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), rides in an open-topped car at the launch ceremony of the warship named after her husband

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEI...

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Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), rides in an open-topped car at the launch ceremony of the warship named after her husband

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEI...

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Gathered for a photograph at the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) are, from left: retired Admiral (ADM) James D. Watkins, retired ADM James L. Holloway III, ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost, VADM John W. Nyquist, RADM (lower half) George N. Gee and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III

Gathered for a photograph at the christening and launch of the guided ...

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Retired Admiral A. Burke speaks at the launching ceremony of the ship that bears his name. The guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). The ARLEIGH BURKE is one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

Retired Admiral A. Burke speaks at the launching ceremony of the ship ...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and his wife Roberta, right, stand on the podium at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and h...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and his wife Roberta stand as the national anthem is played at the start of the commissioning and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and his wife Roberta stand as the nation...

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CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle Trost speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle Trost speaks at the launch ...

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After the launching of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), Mrs. Milton Miles, left, retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and his wife Roberta, center, and CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost prepare to leave the speakers platform

After the launching of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG...

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Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks with a guest at the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks with a guest at t...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and his wife Roberta stand in front of the speakers platform prior to the commissioning and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Admiral Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him. Roberta Burke is the ship's sponsor

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and his wife Roberta stand in front of t...

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A large crowd attends the launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

A large crowd attends the launching ceremony of the guided missile des...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and his wife Roberta stand in the center of a group of VIPs at the the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and h...

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CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, stands at the podium in front of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) as he speaks to the crowd gathered for the ship's christening and launch

CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, stands at the p...

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During the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Burke (retired) greets a guest who served under him in 1943. The veteran is carrying a sign recalling Burke's nickname as commander of Destroyer Squadron 23 during World War II

During the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS A...

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A bow view of the Aegis guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), fully dressed for its launch ceremony

A bow view of the Aegis guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51...

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CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Carlisle Trost displays the pennant of Destroyer Squadron 23 during the launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke was commander of the squadron during World War II

CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Carlisle Trost displays the pe...

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The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits on the ways at the Bath Iron Works shipyard prior to its commissioning and launch ceremony

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits on the ways a...

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Beneath the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke stands with his wife Roberta at the center of a group of VIPs attending the ship's launch ceremony

Beneath the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG...

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Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is assisted at the podium by her husband, left, and Dr. Pat Ward during the ship's christening and launch ceremony

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of th...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh A. Burke and wife, Roberta, watch as the guided missile destroyer which bears his name is launched. The ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) is one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

Retired Admiral Arleigh A. Burke and wife, Roberta, watch as the guide...

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The guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person, slides down the ways at its launching ceremony

The guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the fe...

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A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51 in the ways, dressed for its christening

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51 i...

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Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), speaks during the ship's christening and launch ceremony. Seated behind her are Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, left, and William Haggett, President and CHIEF Executive officer of Bath Iron Works Corp

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of th...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, waves from an open-topped car at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, waves...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks with some of the guests at the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks with some of the guests at the ch...

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A distinguished guest speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

A distinguished guest speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guide...

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Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), caps the ship's christening ceremony by breaking a bottle of champagne across its bow

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of th...

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The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) towers over the crowd gathered for the ships christening and launch at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. More than 12,000 people attended the ceremony

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) towers over the cr...

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A color guard stands at parade rest at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

A color guard stands at parade rest at the launch ceremony of the Aegi...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch...

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The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) looms over the guests and naval personnel gathered for the ship's launch ceremony

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 5...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and his wife Roberta pose with guests and construction workers at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and h...

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Left to right: Dr. P. Ward, Matron of Honor Mrs. Milton Miles, Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Roberta Burke, former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke, prospective commanding officer Commander John Morgan, at the launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Left to right: Dr. P. Ward, Matron of Honor Mrs. Milton Miles, Ship's...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke's wife Roberta, who is the ship's sponsor, sits behind him with William Haggett, President and CHIEF Executive Officer of Bath Iron Works Corp

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch...

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Mrs. Roberta Burke, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), as her husband, former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke, watches

Mrs. Roberta Burke, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destr...

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The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) slides down the ways following its christening at the Bath Iron Works shipyard

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) slides down the wa...

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A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), being positioned for its launch ceremony by the Elliot Winslow and another tug

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51),...

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The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits on the ways at the Bath Iron Works shipyard prior to its commissioning and launch ceremony

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits on the ways a...

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Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, center, and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III render honors to the flag as the national anthem is played at the start of the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, speak...

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Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, center, and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III applaud during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm...

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Sailors stand by to act as ushers at the launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person. The vessel, secured in the ways, looms in the background

Sailors stand by to act as ushers at the launching ceremony of the gui...

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A banner decorates the bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) as the ship sits on the ways during its christening ceremony. Named for war hero and former CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Arleigh A. Burke, the vessel is one of the few ships that has ever been christened after a living person

A banner decorates the bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer ARLEI...

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