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Aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge, Sydney Harbour, 1948 / photographer Ted Hood

Aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge, Sydney Harbour, 1948 / photographer...

Note the aerials and what looks like satellite dishes on the stern under the flight deck! Also an interesting photograph because the Wikipedia article on the carrier says she carried Douglas AD Skyraiders and ... More

CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142688]

CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142688]

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CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142687]

CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142687]

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CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142683]

CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142683]

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CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142685]

CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142685]

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CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142686]

CVA 45 Valley Forge [19-NN-CVA 45 Valley Forge-142686]

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An overhead view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Aircraft Carrier USS VALLEY FORGE (CVA 45) underway, with F-9F-2B Panther, F2H-2 Banshee, and F8F Bearcat aircraft on the deck. The exact date image taken unknown. Note: In the future this area will be the US Navy (USN) Naval Air Station Miramar. (SUBSTANDARD)

An overhead view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Approved insignia for: Guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Approved insignia for: Guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

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Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) at the end of the christening ceremony. Watching her, left to right, are Patricia Goldman, matron of honor; Rear Admiral Wayne W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Leonard Erb, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bo...

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Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV deliver the principal address during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV deliver the principal a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, holds a champagne bottle after breaking it across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) at the end of the christening ceremony

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, holds a champagne bottle after breaking it...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

Rear Admiral Donald P. Roane, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Rear Admiral Donald P. Roane, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Nav...

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The Valley Forge Military Academy/Junior College Band plays during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

The Valley Forge Military Academy/Junior College Band plays during the...

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Seated guests wait for the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) to begin

Seated guests wait for the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided m...

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Vice Admiral Harry C. Schrader Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Vice Admiral Harry C. Schrader Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, speaks during the christening ceremony for...

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Participants in the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) pause for a group picture after the ceremony. Left to right: Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor; Patricia Goldman, matron of honor; Leonard Erb, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding; Colonel James Coates, Valley Forge Military Academy/Junior College; Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV; Vice Admiral Harry C. Schrader Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet; and Captain George W. Dowell III, suprevisor of shipbuilding, Pascagoula

Participants in the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile ...

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Participants in the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) pause for a group picture at the conclusion of the ceremony

Participants in the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile ...

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The Reverend Alfred Mead, Rector, St. John's Episcopal Church, gives the invocation during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

The Reverend Alfred Mead, Rector, St. John's Episcopal Church, gives t...

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Captain George W. Dowell III, supervisor of shipbuilding, Pascagoula, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Captain George W. Dowell III, supervisor of shipbuilding, Pascagoula, ...

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Leonard Erb, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Leonard Erb, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks during the christ...

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An aerial view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48), center, being moored by tugs to begin post-shakedown availability work. The three Aegis cruisers at right are, front to back: The USS VINCENNES (CG 49), the USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) and the USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52). Also visible to the left is the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) under construction

An aerial view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48...

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An elevated starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

An elevated starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLE...

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An elevated bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

An elevated bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (C...

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An elevated port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

An elevated port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FO...

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An elevated stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

An elevated stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE ...

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A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (C...

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An elevated starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

An elevated starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS V...

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A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)...

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A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) un...

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A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG...

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A bow-on view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway

A bow-on view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) u...

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A crewman cleans a knot display prior to the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

A crewman cleans a knot display prior to the commissioning of the guid...

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Adm. William H. Rowden, commander, Naval Sea Systems, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Adm. William H. Rowden, commander, Naval Sea Systems, speaks during th...

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Guests wait for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) to begin

Guests wait for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VA...

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A bagpipe player performs during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

A bagpipe player performs during the commissioning of the guided missi...

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Distinguished guests listen to speeches during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Distinguished guests listen to speeches during the commissioning of th...

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William Howard Taft IV, deputy secretary of defense, delivers the keynote address during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

William Howard Taft IV, deputy secretary of defense, delivers the keyn...

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Gerald J. St. Pe, vice president, Litton Industries Inc.; Brigadier General (BGEN) William C. Page, director, Operations, Plans and Mobilization, US Armed Forces Command; Admiral James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, and Julia V. Taft, sponsor, participate in the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Gerald J. St. Pe, vice president, Litton Industries Inc.; Brigadier Ge...

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Guests pay honor to the flag during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Guests pay honor to the flag during the commissioning of the guided mi...

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Crew members go aboard ship during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Crew members go aboard ship during the commissioning of the guided mis...

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A color guard stands at attention beneath the speakers platform as Brigadier General (BGEN) William C. Page, director, Operations, Plans and Mobilization, US Armed Forces Command, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

A color guard stands at attention beneath the speakers platform as Bri...

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Guests watch as balloons are released during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Guests watch as balloons are released during the commissioning of the ...

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A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) during its commissioning

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (C...

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Brigadier General (BGEN) William C. Page, director, Operations, Plans and Mobilization, US Armed Forces Command; Admiral (ADM) James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations; Julia V. Taft, sponsor, and Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV bow their heads for the invocation during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Brigadier General (BGEN) William C. Page, director, Operations, Plans ...

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Vice Admiral Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Vice Admiral Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Sur...

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A color guard stands at attention during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

A color guard stands at attention during the commissioning of the guid...

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Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV is accompanied by Captain (CAPT) George W. Dowell III, supervisor, Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, at the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV is accompanied by Capta...

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Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, arrives for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis ...

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Gerald St. Pe', president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Gerald St. Pe', president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, speaks during the com...

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Ship's officers go aboard during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Ship's officers go aboard during the commissioning of the guided missi...

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Ship's officers go aboard during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Ship's officers go aboard during the commissioning of the guided missi...

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Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV arrives for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV arrives for the commiss...

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The ship's crew man the ship during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

The ship's crew man the ship during the commissioning of the guided mi...

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The ship's crew prepares to man the ship during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

The ship's crew prepares to man the ship during the commissioning of t...

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Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV speaks during the commi...

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Guests arrive for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Guests arrive for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS ...

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An honor guard and color guard participate in the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

An honor guard and color guard participate in the commissioning of the...

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Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surfac...

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A starboard bow view of the guided missle cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

A starboard bow view of the guided missle cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG...

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Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of the guided missi...

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Guests attend the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Guests attend the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALL...

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A color guard stands at attention beneath the speakers platform as Brigadier General (BGEN) William C. Page, director, Operations, Plans and Mobilization, US Armed Forces Command, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

A color guard stands at attention beneath the speakers platform as Bri...

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The commissioning pennant and the ensign are raised aboard the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) during the ship's commissioning

The commissioning pennant and the ensign are raised aboard the guided ...

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Adm. James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Adm. James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, speaks during the...

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Rep. Trent Lott, R-Miss., speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Rep. Trent Lott, R-Miss., speaks during the commissioning of the guide...

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A color guard from the submarine tender USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33) stands at attention during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

A color guard from the submarine tender USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33) stands ...

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CAPT. T.C. Lockhart, commanding officer of the guided missile cruiser of USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony

CAPT. T.C. Lockhart, commanding officer of the guided missile cruiser ...

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Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of the guided missi...

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Captain Theodore C. Lockhart, prospective commanding officer of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50), speaks during the ship's commissioning

Captain Theodore C. Lockhart, prospective commanding officer of the gu...

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Rear Adm. John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Rear Adm. John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, speaks du...

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A joint services color guard stands at attention during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

A joint services color guard stands at attention during the commission...

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Admiral James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Admiral James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, speaks during ...

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A view of the amidship section of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) during the ship's commissioning

A view of the amidship section of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLE...

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An honor guard is inspected by William Howard Taft IV, deputy secretary of defense, left, and LT. Linas M. Ploplys, commander of the honor guard, right, during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

An honor guard is inspected by William Howard Taft IV, deputy secretar...

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Admiral James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Admiral James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations, speaks during ...

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Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, left, greets Captain (CAPT) George W. Dowell III, supervisor, Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, at the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operatio...

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The ship's emblem is displayed above the speakers platform during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

The ship's emblem is displayed above the speakers platform during the ...

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Distinguished guests listen to speeches during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

Distinguished guests listen to speeches during the commissioning of th...

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Julia V. Taft, sponsor and wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV arrives for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Julia V. Taft, sponsor and wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense William...

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CAPT. T.C. Lockhart assumes command of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

CAPT. T.C. Lockhart assumes command of the guided missile cruiser USS ...

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Rep. Trent Lott, D-Mississippi, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Rep. Trent Lott, D-Mississippi, speaks during the commissioning of the...

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Guests attend a reception following the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Guests attend a reception following the commissioning of the guided mi...

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Julia V. Taft, sponsor and wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Julia V. Taft, sponsor and wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense William...

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Members of the crew and an honor guard stand at attention next to the ship's brow during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Members of the crew and an honor guard stand at attention next to the ...

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A US Air Force bagpipe player performs during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

A US Air Force bagpipe player performs during the commissioning of the...

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Gerald J. St. Pe, vice president, Litton Industries Inc., speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Gerald J. St. Pe, vice president, Litton Industries Inc., speaks durin...

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The ship's plaque from guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50), historical data plaque, and the plaque of the original USS Valley Forge

The ship's plaque from guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)...

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An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter is brought to the deck of guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) using the new recover assist securing traversing system (RAST) during sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. The operation is being directed from RAST control room in the foreground. The system helps landings during rough seas

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter is brought to the deck of guided missile ...

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An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the helicopter deck of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50). The San Diego skyline is visible in the background

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the helicopter deck of th...

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An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land on the helicopter deck of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land on the helicopter deck ...

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An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the helicopter deck of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50)

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the helicopter deck of th...

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An aerial port view of a Military Sealift Command ship and U.S. Navy ships underway. They are, top to bottom: guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50), battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO-146), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG-2)

An aerial port view of a Military Sealift Command ship and U.S. Navy s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), left, the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146), center, and the aircraft carrrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) participating in an underway replenishment operation. The guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) and the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG 2) are in the background

A starboard bow view of battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), left, the fle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ships underway. They are, left to right: the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50), battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) AND the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG 2)

A bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ships underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), left, the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146), center, and the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) participating in an underway replenishment operation. The guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) is in the background

A bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), left, the fleet oil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146) and the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) participating in an underway replenishment. The guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) and the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG 2) are in the background

A bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), the fleet oiler USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ships underway. They are, left to right: the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50), battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG 2)

An aerial bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), left, the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO-146), center, and the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) participating in an underway replenishment operation. The guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) and the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG-2) are in the background

An aerial bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63), left, the f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ships underway. They are, front to back: fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO 146), battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG 2) and the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

A bow view of a Military Sealift Command ship and US Navy ships underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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