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He continued, “Being the host of Fleet Week for many years, at Port Everglades Terminal 4. A patriotic concert with the
our community has developed a rapport with our men and South Florida Symphony Orchestra is also planned for Port
women in service over the years." Everglades Terminal 4 on Tuesday, July 26.

Meredith Berger has the honor of serving as the Ship’s Sponsor Up-to-date information about lectures, concerts and
of the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). She is Assistant Secretary other Commissioning activities will be published in the
of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment. Commissioning Committee newsletter. Area residents can
sign up to receive copies of the newsletter by email on the
“The Navy names ships for places that are special, and to
make a connection between the nation's naval forces — the Commissioning Committee website, www.ussfortlauderdale.org.
Navy and the Marine Corps— and the American people," The Community Services Team of the Commissioning
said Berger. “I am honored to be the sponsor of the USS Fort Committee is blitzing local events with information and
Lauderdale. I can't think of a place more special than Fort materials about the Commissioning. Local organizations can
Lauderdale, and I know that this ship and all who sail her will request speakers from the Commissioning Committee for their
be the finest that our fleet has to offer." upcoming meetings.
Ceremony Set for Saturday, July 30
The USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Commissioning
Committee is coordinating its efforts with the Navy
League of the United States Fort Lauderdale Council. The
Commissioning Committee is chaired by Fort Lauderdale
resident Patricia Du Mont, who is overseeing involvement of
the South Florida community in all commissioning activities.
“Commissioning of the future USS Fort Lauderdale is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring South Floridians
together to celebrate and salute a powerful bond between
the U.S. Navy and the City of Fort Lauderdale, said Du
Mont. “We’re organizing meaningful events leading up to
the Commissioning on July 30, and we plan to continue to
support the ship and its crew as it goes into service with
the U.S. Navy.

A series of virtual tours of the USS Fort Lauderdale,
Commissioning Committee Chair Patricia Du Mont, Captain James Quaresimo and the
with lectures by members of the crew, will take place Ship’s Sponsor, Meredith Berger, who is Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
from Monday through Friday, July 25 through July 29, Installations and Environment.

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