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	USS Chafee (DDG 90)
		Chafee was elected governor in 1962, helping create the state's public transportation administration as well as what was known as the Green Acres program, a conservation effort.
		Chafee fostered while in the minority was the Clean Water Act of 1986, the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act.
		Chafee sat on the Select Committee on Intelligence and was chairman of the Senate Finance Committee's Subcommittee on Health Care, but his biggest imprint was on environmental concerns.
	navysite.de /dd/ddg90.htm (773 words)

	USS Chafee (DDG-90) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chafee was laid down by the Bath Iron Works at Bath in Maine on 12 April 2001, launched on 2 November 2002 and commissioned on 18 October 2003.
		Chafee is an active unit of the Pacific Fleet and operates out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
		The construction of USS Chafee and USS Momsen, from initial steelcutting to sea trials, was documented in the Discovery Channel television special "Destroyer: Forged in Steel".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Chafee_(DDG-90) (255 words)

	DDG 90 Chafee
		DDG 90 and DDG 92 are on BIW's new Land Level Facility -- Chafee and Momson are being assembled next to each other.
		Chafee's sonar dome was positioned in place for welding, June 5, 2002.
		USS Chafee was formally commissioned on October 18, 2003 at Newport, Rhode Island.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/navy/ddg-90.htm (660 words)

	USS Chafee (DDG-90) information - Search.com
		Chafee was laid down by the Bath Iron Works at Bath in Maine on 12 April 2001, launched on 2 November 2002 and commissioned on 18 October 2003.
		Chafee is an active unit of the Pacific Fleet and operates out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
		The construction of USS Chafee and USS Momsen, from initial steelcutting to sea trials, was documented in the Discovery Channel television special "Destroyer: Forged in Steel".
	www.search.com /reference/USS_Chafee_(DDG-90) (247 words)

	USS Chafee (DDG-90) - Surface Ship Event Cover - Commission Ceremony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Chafee's maximum speed is in excess of 30 knots and the ship has a cruising range of 4,400 nautical miles at 20 knots.
		Chafee successfully ran for a seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and later became the minority leader.
		Governor Chafee was appointed as Secretary of the Navy in 1969.
	thesaltysailor.com /ships/shipevent22.htm (490 words)

	Haze Gray & Underway Photo Feature: Chafee (DDG 90) Keel Laying
		Virginia Chafee, widow of the ship's namesake, welds her initials on a plaque that will be affixed to the ship.
		Chafee and Allan Cameron hold the plaque bearing her initials.
		Allan Cameron, Virginia Chafee, Senator Snowe, and Senator Collins look on from the platform as the plaque is welded in place.
	www.hazegray.org /features/ddg90keel (846 words)

	USS Chafee Sets Sail for Maiden Deployment
		Chafee's keel was laid April 12, 2001, and commissioned in Newport, R.I. on October 18, 2003.
		Chafee’s crew had a successful transit to Pearl Harbor and endured an accelerated training cycle in order to be prepared to deploy.
		According to Chafee leaders, this training will help Chafee perform her various taskings while on deployment, including operations to support the global war on terrorism and maritime security in the region.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=18423 (572 words)

	USS Chafee-Doing Things Right
		The destroyer USS Chafee (DDG-90) wasn't commissioned until October 2003, but Sailors who brought this ship to life were busy long before that date, laying the foundation for a sound safety program.
		From day one, Chafee's PMS requirements were scrubbed to determine what hazmat was necessary.
		Chafee uses intrusive leadership to drive down traffic mishaps.
	www.safetycenter.navy.mil /AFLOAT/articles/surface/chafee.htm (1921 words)

	HNN News ::Chafee joins the fleet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Chafee, a decorated Marine veteran of World War II and Korea, also served as Secretary of the Navy prior to being elected U.S. senator.
		During the ceremony, invited guests were reminded of the commitment Sen. Chafee made to servicemen and women by ensuring their voice was heard at the highest levels of government.
		One of those that knew Chafee and his duty to country was Mary Gray, a former U.S. Navy W.A.V.E. "Sen. Chafee was a remarkable American," she noted.
	www.hnn.navy.mil /Archives/031024/chafee_031024.htm (487 words)

	combatindex.com - US Sea Systems: DDG 90 (USS CHAFEE)
		The coat of arms is in full color as in the blazon, all upon a white background and enclosed within a dark blue oval border edged on the outside with a gold chain (strength) and bearing the name USS CHAFEE at top and DDG 90 in base in gold letters.
		The bordure is wavy, referring to the Navy and the mission of DDG 90, which in part undertakes to protect the maritime interests of the United States.
		CREST: The swords symbolize Senator Chafees distinguished service in two wars, the many decorations he was awarded for his combat participation and the readiness of DDG 90 to engage in battle.
	www.combatindex.com /hardware/detail/sea/ddg90_detail.html (1023 words)

	combatindex.com - Photo Archive: DDG 90 (USS CHAFEE)
		Caption: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (December 19, 2003) -- Sailors aboard USS Chafee (DDG 90) "man the rails" as they pull into their new homeport, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
		Chafee is the 40th Arleigh Burke class destroyer and was commissioned Oct. 18, 2003, in Newport, Rhode Island.
		The destroyer was named after Senator John Chafee, who served in the Marine Corps during World War II and as the Secretary of the Navy from 1969-1972.
	www.combatindex.com /hardware/detail/sea/pic/ddg90_27.html (99 words)

	HNN News ::Chafee arrives today (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Navy's newest and most sophisticated warship, USS Chafee (DDG 90), the fortieth Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, will arrive in her new homeport here in Pearl Harbor today.
		Chafee was built in Bath, Maine at the Bath Iron Works shipyard and was commissioned on Oct. 18 in Newport, RI, the home state of the ship's namesake, John Hubbard Chafee.
		Chafee, a decorated Marine, served in World War II as an enlisted man and in the Korean War as an officer.
	www.hnn.navy.mil /Archives/031219/chafee_031219.htm (480 words)

	Pacific Fleet Online
		Chafee answered a Coast Guard call to assist in the medical evacuation and diverted from its course to respond.
		Chafee is the Navy’s 40 th Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer and is designed for multiple missions including anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air warfare.
		USS CHAFEE, at sea (June 22, 2006) – A rigid-hull inflatable boat from the Pearl Harbor-based USS Chafee (DDG-90) approaches the fishing vessel Jane to evacuate a seriously ill 61-year-old civilian mariner.
	www.cpf.navy.mil /news_images/0606/060627b.htm (649 words)

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		Chafee will be capable of fighting air, surface, and subsurface battles simultaneously.
		Chafee will be homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and will have a crew of approximately 30 officers and 355 enlisted.
		Built by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, the 9,100-ton Chafee is 511 feet in length, has a waterline beam of 59 feet, an overall beam of 66 feet, and a navigational draft of 33 feet.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/ships/destroyers/chafee/commissi.txt (282 words)

	USS Chafee, DDG 90
		The coat of arms as blazoned in full color upon a white oval enclosed by a dark blue collar edged on the outside with a gold rope and bearing the inscription “USS CHAFEE” at top and “DDG 90” in base all in gold.
		CREST: The swords symbolize Senator Chafee’s distinguished service in World War II and Korean War, the many decorations he was awarded to his Marine company’s heroic combat achievements, and the readiness of DDG 90 to engage in combat.
		The laurel wreath, symbol of leadership and vigor, recalls the Senator’s service to his country as a Marine, statesman, three time Governor of Rhode Island (1962-1968), and as a conservationist to preserve the environment. The eagle refers to his role as United States Senator (1976-1999). Scarlet and gold signify respectively courage and merit.
	www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil /Navy/USSChafee.htm (240 words)

	Destroyer Photo Index DDG-90 USS CHAFEE
		Chafee with her mast and stern in place.
		Chafee is the fortieth destroyer of the Arleigh Burke class and the twenty-second to be built by Bath Iron Works.
		Chafee enters Pearl Harbor with Diamond Head in the background December 19 2003.
	www.navsource.org /archives/05/01090.htm (489 words)

	USS Chafee help local communities during deployment
		Chafee Sailors helped break down broken desks and wardrobes, which were sent to sites around the world where the items can be refurbished and reused.
		Chafee had a team of 40 Sailors that worked at an orphanage by painting and furnishing their house.
		Chafee Sailors are proud to know that they made a difference in the lives of others and interacted favorably with residents of Hong Kong and Thailand.
	www.c7f.navy.mil /news/2005/june/27.htm (374 words)

	DDG-51 ARLEIGH BURKE-class - Navy Ships
		The DDG 51 was the first U.S. Navy ship designed to incorporate shaping techniques to reduce radar cross-section to reduce their detectability and likelihood of being targeted by enemy weapons and sensors.
		DDG 51 class ships were originally planned to be procured at a rate of five per year.
		The Navy testified that a proposal to build two DDG 51 ships per year would result in potential reductions in shipyard workforces and the workforce skill mix, and that maintaining the industrial base would be perilous.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/ddg-51.htm (8886 words)

	Program Executive Office Ships - DDG 51
		The DDG 51 Class is a multi-mission guided destroyer missile designed to operate independently, or as units of Carrier Strike Groups (CSG), Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESG), and Missile Defense Action Groups in multi-threat environments that include air, surface, and subsurface threats.
		DDG 51 Class destroyers are the most advanced state-of-the-art warships built in the world.
		(DDG 95) - USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) - USS Halsey (DDG 97) - USS Forrest Sherman
	peoships.crane.navy.mil /ddg51/default.htm (418 words)

	marine safety: site directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The officers of the pre-commissioning unit for the CHAFEE (DDG-90) participated in shiphandling training on the 3rd and 4th of April at MarineSafety International's Newport training complex.
		The main area of concentration, during this first of three scheduled visits, was to prepare for their first time underway, transiting from Bath, Maine, where the ship was built, to Newport, Rhode Island for the commissioning ceremony on 18 October.
		Pre-commissioning training is especially valuable because it provides a unique opportunity for the CO and XO to become familiar with the capabilities of the newly assigned deck officers in handling the new ship under a variety of conditions.
	www.marinesafety.com /sections/site/pressrel/pr_2003_04-04.htm (214 words)

	DDG-90 Honors John H Chafee - StriperTalk Message Boards
		The newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Chafee will be christened on Monday, November 11, 2002, during a 3:30 p.m.
		Chafee is the 40th destroyer of the Arleigh Burke class and the
		Your right John, I was on the commisioning crew of the Arleigh Burke, those are great ships, I can't believe they're up to '90' in hull numbers.
	www.striped-bass.com /Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=5049 (413 words)

	Navy Region Hawaii News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Pearl Harbor-based, guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) returned Dec. 23 from a nearly month long underway off the coast of southern California as a part of the Nimitz Strike Group.
		During this 30-day period, Chafee performed several plane guard operations with Nimitz, refueled at sea from USNS Bridge (T-AOE-10), hunted submarines, conducted countless helicopter launches and recoveries, controlled aircraft and performed many exercise driven engagements meant to flex each watch section and individual.
		Returning home in time for the holidays, Chafee’s crew can look back on a successful training opportunity in which all hands gave 110 percent effort, applied their expertise, polished their skills, and became part of a bigger team that will sail west in the months to come to support the nation’s interests.
	www.hawaii.navy.mil /NewsPAO/NRHNews_display.asp?story_id=1150 (370 words)

	The Log (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Crewmembers onboard the guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) gather on the foc'sle to exercise in the blistering heat of the Arabian Gulf during their 2005 Western Pacific/Arabian Gulf maiden deployment.
		From the captain, to the department heads, to the command master chief, all aboard are motivated to achieve and maintain the physical fitness necessary to maintain a strong ship and crew.
		Chafee is attached to Commander, Destroyer Squadron 23 and is a member of Carrier Strike Group 11 and the Nimitz Strike Group.
	www.navycompass.com /printer/article.asp?c=178763 (617 words)

	San Francisco Fleet Week 2007
		USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) is the fortieth destroyer of the Arleigh Burke class and the twenty-second to be built by Bath Iron Works.
		She is named after Senator John Hubbard Chafee of Providence Rhode Island, who distinguished himself as a U.S. senator, Secretary of the Navy, Rhode Island governor, and war hero -- a Marine veteran of Guadalcanal with service as both an enlisted man and commissioned officer.
		USS Chafee's keel was laid on May 5th, 2001, and was then commissioned on October 18th 2003.
	www.military.com /Content/MoreContent1/1,,fleetweek_Ships,00.html (1684 words)

	Haze Gray & Underway Naval News Photos
		With the assistance of a Bath Iron Works welder, Virginia Chafee welds her initials on a plaque that will be affixed to the ship bearing her late husband's name, Chafee (DDG 90).
		Chafee's keel laying ceremony was held today at BIW, marking the start of shipbuilding in the company's new, land-level shipyard.
		The TTS system will be used to roll completed ships into the floating drydock for launch; it can also be used to move individual ship components, or to roll ships out of the drydock for major overhaul/repair work.
	www.hazegray.org /news/archive2001a.htm (2518 words)

	Commissioning Ceremony of USS Chafee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		John H. Chafee personified service and sacrifice for the Nation, for the Naval services and for Rhode Island.
		Years later, one of John Chafee's Marines in Korea recounted a day when they had to move across snow-covered ground believed to be a minefield.
		All of us have followed in those same footprints, as John Chafee took point in times of challenge and controversy, took point to remind us of our obligations to our fellow Americans, our obligations to the wider world and our obligations to God's good earth which he cherished and did so much to protect.
	reed.senate.gov /news/speeches/usschafee.htm (322 words)

	Navy Region Hawaii News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		U.S. Navy photo Sailors aboard USS Chafee (DDG 90) perform physical training while underway on their deployment in support of fifth fleet operations.
		USS Chafee (DDG 90) commenced an intense physical training program during its recent deployment in support of fifth fleet operations.
		From the captain, to the department heads, to the command master chief, all aboard are motivated to become and maintain the physical fitness necessary to maintain a strong ship and crew.
	www.hawaii.navy.mil /NewsPAO/NRHNews_display.asp?story_id=563 (582 words)

	USS Chafee particpates in PASSEX with Royal Thai Navy
		USS Chafee, At Sea (June 14, 2005) - Chafee rendezvoused with HTMS Khirikat (in the foreground) to participate in various exercises during the PASSEX, including leapfrogs, a photo exercise (PHOTOEX), flashing light drills, semaphore drills, and flaghoist drills.
		Chafee rendezvoused with HTMS Khirikat to participate in various exercises during the PASSEX, including leapfrogs, a photo exercise (PHOTOEX), flashing light drills, semaphore drills, and flaghoist drills.
		Chafee launched one of her embarked LAMPS Helicopters, Easyrider 62, during the PHOTEX to capture photographs of the ships in formation.
	www.c7f.navy.mil /news/2005/june/33.htm (303 words)

	Navy League of the United States - Citizens in Support of the Sea Services
		The USS Chafee (DDG 90), a Flight IIA version of the class, is named for John Hubbard Chafee, a former Marine who served in World War II and the Korean War and later served as a U.S. congressman, three-term governor of Rhode Island, secretary of the Navy, and U.S. senator (R-R.I.).
		The 9,100-ton Chafee is the 40th Arleigh Burke-class DDG built of the 62 ordered by the Navy.
		John W. Ailes is the first commanding officer of the Chafee and her crew of approximately 30 officers and 355 enlisted personnel.
	www.navyleague.org /sea_power/dec_03_35.php (1078 words)

	Pacific Fleet Online
		Chafee left Pearl Harbor for Northern Edge on May 28 with a Navy helicopter detachment from the Kaneohe-based Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37.
		PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (June 22, 2006) – USS Chafee is rushing toward Oahu after picking up a seriously ill civilian mariner from a fishing vessel 400 nautical miles northeast of the island this morning.
		Chafee, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer (DDG 90), was heading home to Pearl Harbor from Alaska after participating in exercise Northern Edge when the Coast Guard alerted it to the medical emergency onboard the Honolulu-based fishing vessel Jane.
	www.cpf.navy.mil /news_images/0606/060622a.htm (649 words)

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