David Bazemore welds a ceremonial plate into the new mast on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Also pictured (left to right) are Capt. Ronald L. Ravelo, incoming commanding officer, CVN 72; Ken Mahler, Newport News vice president, Navy Programs; Capt. Karl O. Thomas, outgoing commanding officer, CVN 72; Bruce Easterson, program director, CVN 72 RCOH; and Newport News shipbuilder Leary Putrell. Photo by Chris Oxley/HII
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