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Dorris Miller was the first awarded the for his heroics at . He was aboard the when it came under attack.After helping the wounded, he manned a gun station & attacked the enemy before finally being ordered to abandon ship.

Dorris Miller was the first #AfricanAmerican awarded the #NavyCross for his heroics at #PearlHarbor. He was aboard the #USSVirginia when it came under attack.After helping the wounded, he manned a gun station & attacked the enemy before finally being ordered to abandon ship. #WW2
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A look back at USS Virginia CGN-38 (1982) underway with USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN-69 in the background. Note the dual quad harpoon launchers under the bridge, also CWIS had not been installed yet on either ship.

A look back at USS Virginia CGN-38 (1982) underway with USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN-69 in the background.  Note the dual quad harpoon launchers under the bridge, also CWIS had not been installed yet on either ship. #ussvirginia #cgn38 #ike #cvn69 #usseisenhower #harpoon #cwis
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USS Virginia (SSN 774) Virginia-class Block 1 attack submarine coming into Norfolk, Virginia - April 30, 2024

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USS Virginia (SSN 774) Virginia-class Block 1 attack submarine coming into Norfolk, Virginia - April 30, 2024 #ussvirginia #ssn774

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USS Virginia (SSN 774) Virginia-class Block 1 attack submarine with a quick turn in Groton, Connecticut - March 21, 2024

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USS Virginia (SSN 774) Virginia-class Block 1 attack submarine with a quick turn in Groton, Connecticut - March 21, 2024 #ussvirginia #ssn774

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A 3rd cousin to Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick, Benjamin Freeman Foster died this date in 1941, just after Eleanor's husband John E. Kirkpatrick would report to Battleship NC. Captain Foster's ship had been who saw service in World War I. The proud Navy history resonates.

A 3rd cousin to Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick, Benjamin Freeman Foster died this date in 1941, just after Eleanor's husband John E. Kirkpatrick would report to @battleshipnc. Captain Foster's ship had been #ussvirginia who saw service in World War I. The proud Navy history resonates.
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Navy Lookout(@NavyLookout) 's Twitter Profile Photo

USSVirginia arrived in Devonport yesterday for routine visit, 1st of her class to visit Guzz facebook.com/HMNBDevonport/โ€ฆ

USSVirginia arrived in Devonport yesterday for routine visit, 1st of her class to visit Guzz facebook.com/HMNBDevonport/โ€ฆ
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USS Virginia (SSN 774) Virginia-class Block 1 attack submarine coming into Groton, Connecticut - March 29, 2024

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USS Virginia (SSN 774) Virginia-class Block 1 attack submarine coming into Groton, Connecticut - March 29, 2024 #ussvirginia #ssn774

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