USS New York Commissioned in NYC
November 7th, 2009
A military band played and sailors fired off cannons as the Navy began a ceremony to commission its newest assault ship forged with tons of steel from the World Trade Center.
Hundreds of sailors and officers stood at attention on a chilly Saturday morning as the Navy put the USS New York into service at a pier in New York City.
The $1 billion warship was built near New Orleans by workers who survived Hurricane Katrina.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was on hand for the ceremony.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.
This is great! So very interesting. Bill
Comment by Bill Schaubert — November 9, 2009 @ 8:43 am
As a Navy veteran and a native of New York I am so proud to see this ship made with the steel from the towers. It is the one true way that we as Americans can tell the terrorists of the world that “you may have been able to fool us once but you can’t keep us down” I just wish I had been there when the 21 gun salute went off and at the commissioning. Anchors Aweigh USS New York. May your crew always be safe.
Comment by Marie — November 9, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
As a former (WWII) amphibious boat officer in WWII, having landed Marines on Iwo Jima and Okinawa, I take pride in the commissioning of the USS New York, an amphibious assault ship. It is a far cry from our ship, the USS Bladen (APA 63), carrying on an important Navy function.
Comment by S. Richard Goss — November 11, 2009 @ 11:51 am
Godspeed and smooth sailing to the Commander and Crew of the USS New York in protecting the Free World and the sea lanes along with bringing the war to terrorists in all corners of the world along with our allies we will achieve Victory bringing peace to the world. I served USAF K9 (74-78) and also State Guard in response to the September 11th terror attacks. My deepest sympathy and support to Arlene Howard of Hicksville(USN WW2) who lost her beloved son in the WTC attacks.And in deep rememberance of 1SG Al Otero who was one of the first NY Guard members to respond to the terror attacks. 1st SGT Otero was killed in a car crash and was buried with full military honors.He also was a Vietnam Veteran. And my deepest thanks to COL James F. Whallen and COL Levy of the NY Guard who led the 14th Brigrade during the dark days after September 11th. Second to none.
Onward to Victory lead by the USS New York and steel from WTC and the heart of the Big Apple.
God Bless America !! Land of the Free, Home of the Brave.
Comment by Greg Bennett — December 6, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Fair winds and following seas to this mighty ship and the brave crew who serve on her.
Comment by James Jandrowitz — January 4, 2010 @ 1:32 pm
Fair winds for the captain and crew and happy landings for the pilotes astern and greatings from retired RNLMC sergeant major served 32 years and did a tour in the usa in 1985-86 period for our embassy in washington dc Qua Patet Orbis and Semper Fi for my us counterparts friends captain walsh and others i remember
Comment by Edward Nafzger — February 9, 2010 @ 2:32 pm
I just read a comment from an earlier post from a former crewman of the Uss Bladen (APA 63). My grandfather also served aboard the Uss Bladen and I just thought that was cool to see someone posting here who served with him.
Comment by Bob D. — March 13, 2010 @ 4:58 pm