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It is truly a marvel of modern technology dedicated to decisive combat operations at sea,\u201d said retired Vice Adm. Thomas Copeman III during the ceremony, according to a Navy news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe fact that she is sitting here, still mission capable, is a tribute to the surface Navy and all the people tasked to support the surface fleet. 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