Destroyer to be named USS BASILONE

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  1. Aug 14, 2016 #1
    WT

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    SECNAV Marbus will announce on Tuesday that a new USN destroyer will be named after Medal of Honor and Navy Cross awardee Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone USMC.

    Thought you Marines would be pleased to hear this.
     
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    janice6

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    :thumbsup: Much honor here.
     
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