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FReeper Canteen~USS New York~11 Sept 08
Various internet | Canteen Crew

Posted on 09/10/2008 6:01:23 PM PDT by AZamericonnie


The Freeper Canteen Presents

The USS New York (LPD-21)

Commissioning Unit New York (LPD-21), the fifth ship in the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, is the sixth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the state of New York. The ship was designed to deliver a fully-equipped battalion of 700 Marines.

The ship is the first to be fully designed from the CAD-screen up to support all three of the Marines' primary mobility capabilities—Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), Landing Craft, Landing Craft Air Cushioned vehicle and the MV-22 Osprey.


This photo was taken shortly after the Christening Ceremony on March 1st of 2008.



Shortly after September 11, 2001, Governor of New York George E. Pataki wrote a letter to Secretary of the Navy Gordon England requesting that the Navy bestow the name USS New York on a surface warship involved in the War on Terror in honor of September 11's victims. In his letter, the Governor said he understood state names are currently reserved for submarines, but asked for special consideration so the name could be given to a surface ship. The request was approved August 28, 2002.

Coincidentally, a previous holder of the name, USS New York (BB-34), had its keel laid on September 11, 1911, exactly 90 years to the day before the World Trade Center was attacked.

Twenty-four tons of the steel used in its construction came from the small amount of rubble from the World Trade Center actually preserved for posterity. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down at Amite Foundry and Machine in Amite, Louisiana to cast the ship's bow section. It was poured into the molds on September 9, 2003. With seven tons melted down and cast to form the ship's "stem bar"—part of the ship's bow. The shipyard workers reportedly treated it with "reverence usually accorded to religious relics", gently touching it as they walked by. One worker actually delayed his retirement after 40 years work in order to be a part of the project.


Amite, La. (Sept. 9, 2003) -- Workers pour molten steel into a mold to form the bow stem of the Amphibious Transport Dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). In the foreground a previously cast bow stem can be seen as an example of what the New York bow stem will resemble. About 24 tons of steel was salvaged from the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Approximately 10-percent of the steel was lost when the foundry superheated the 48,780 pounds of steel to 2,850 degrees Fahrenheit. U.S. Navy photo Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Trian.



On September 9, 2004, the Secretary of the Navy announced that two of her sister ships will be named Arlington and Somerset, in commemoration of the places two of the other planes used in the attack came down: Somerset County, Pennsylvania and Arlington, Virginia.

The contract to build New York was awarded to Northrop Grumman Ship Systems of New Orleans, Louisiana in 2003. New York was under construction in New Orleans at the time of Hurricane Katrina.


Areal view of the keel laying ceremony at Northrop Grummans Shipbuilding Facility in Avondale LA. on September 10, 2004



The prospective commanding officer is Commander F. Curtis Jones, a native of Binghamton, New York.

New York was christened on March 1, 2008, in a ceremony at Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dotty England, the ship’s sponsor, smashed the traditional champagne bottle on the ship’s bow and christened the ship New York. Several dignitaries were in attendance, including Louisiana Congressman William J. Jefferson, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, members of the New York Police Department and New York Fire Department, and family members of 9/11 victims. The champagne bottle did not break the first time it was struck against the hull of the ship, but the second attempt was successful.


Dotty England smiles after breaking a bottle of champagne against the hull of the New York in christening ceremonies at Northrop Grumman shipyard in Avondale, La., Saturday, March 1, 2008.



The ship commissioning of USS New York, is planned to take place in the fall of 2009

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"God bless this great ship, God bless all our veterans … and those who every day defend our freedoms and liberties, and may God continue to bless America."
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England





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KEYWORDS: 7thanniversary; canteen; freepercanteen; military; troopsupport; usn; ussnewyork; wtcsteel
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To: AZamericonnie; MeekMom

Evenin! Thanks for the beautiful thread.
God Bless and Protect our Troops and the USA!


61 posted on 09/10/2008 6:52:31 PM PDT by The Mayor ( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
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To: laurenmarlowe

Evening Lauren. Hugs.


62 posted on 09/10/2008 6:52:59 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Professional Engineer; Peanut Gallery

Happy Anniversary P.E. & Peanut Gallery!!

63 posted on 09/10/2008 6:53:24 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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To: SevenofNine

Congratulations....Big Hug.


64 posted on 09/10/2008 6:55:39 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; MEG33; MS.BEHAVIN; AZamericonnie; ConorMacNessa; Arrowhead1952; ...
PRAYERS AND REMEMBRANCE


65 posted on 09/10/2008 6:57:57 PM PDT by Lady Jag (Donate to FR anytime at https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate)
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To: AZamericonnie

Yup, blessed for sure Connie!

What a great dog Lucy is, she just takes these away times in stride and greets with affection by waggin’ that tail! :o) She deserves all the kibbles I can get for her!


66 posted on 09/10/2008 6:58:32 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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To: MeekMom

LOL...Very cute.


67 posted on 09/10/2008 6:59:23 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: MeekMom; AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; Peanut Gallery

Wow, thank ya’ll very much for the best wishes!


68 posted on 09/10/2008 7:00:32 PM PDT by Professional Engineer (Caribou...It's what's for dinner.)
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To: Tanniker Smith
Wow.....(how stupid that word sounds) such a recount of your experiance Tann. Second time today I've wept.

Thank you for sharing that.

It's not a walk that I'll forget ever forget.

I imagine not Tann....a very sincere cyber hug to you.

69 posted on 09/10/2008 7:02:31 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: Tanniker Smith

Hugs....Tears and hugs.


70 posted on 09/10/2008 7:02:32 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: AZamericonnie; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.


71 posted on 09/10/2008 7:02:43 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: All

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE
 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 
(Click on graphics for music)



72 posted on 09/10/2008 7:03:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: AZamericonnie

Tox exam is later this month.

I’m glued to the books and have been for months.

Today is pesticide day.


73 posted on 09/10/2008 7:04:10 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi MA! *HUGS*

Texas Coast has begun orderly evacs, with more to follow over the next few days. I have read it may be a big hit, so the State is taking all precautions for all to be safe.

We have rain, rain, and more rain up here in North Texas, and darned happy about that!

Prayers for all that will have to deal with Ike.

*HUGS* MA!


74 posted on 09/10/2008 7:04:15 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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To: BIGLOOK

Aloha Bigs!

Gee.....looks like you might appreciate alot of NY!:)

I’ve never been there. Might swallow up this western gal. *Hugs*


75 posted on 09/10/2008 7:05:03 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: BIGLOOK

Evening BL.


76 posted on 09/10/2008 7:05:30 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Hello there TAZ! *HUGS*

Golly I hope you are doing well, and it’s great to see you!


77 posted on 09/10/2008 7:06:19 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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To: Lady Jag

Amazing photo Lady J....*Hugs* to you!


78 posted on 09/10/2008 7:07:34 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: Lady Jag

Evening Jagster, Hugs.


79 posted on 09/10/2008 7:08:14 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Professional Engineer
Happy Anniversary to you and your Peanut.
80 posted on 09/10/2008 7:09:48 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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