The following are messages from Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano.
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October 13, 2017 7:42 AM - Updated: October 16, 2017 6:54 AM
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