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Navy Cmdr. Steven Barstow, center, chaplain for the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, delivers the benediction during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 22, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gitte Schirrmacher

Benediction Delivered

Navy Cmdr. Steven Barstow, center, chaplain for the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, delivers the benediction during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 22, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gitte Schirrmacher

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