Richmond hosts memorable final visit for Tornado crew
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The Richmond, Virginia, Council hosted the visit as a show appreciation to the Tornado, which was transferred to another coast patrol vessel, USS Whirlwind. The visit offered a rare chance for council members and the community to see one of the council's four adopted ships in their own backyard, and gave Tornado crew the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely cruise up the James river before docking at the Intermediate Terminal near downtown Richmond.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2004
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Military Sealift Command: Naval fleet auxiliary force program
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Combat stores ships (T-AFS), ammunition ships (T-AE), fast combat support ship (T-AOE), fleet oilers (T-AO), fleet ocean tugs (T-ATF) and hospital ships (T-AH) are the ships included in the United States Naval fleet auxiliary force program. Details about the Supply class, Powhatan class, Henry J. Kelser class and Mercy class are given and their importances in the US Navy are listed.aUn
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2005
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