
Navy christens expeditionary fast transport USNS Burlington
Washington (UPI) Feb 26, 2018 - The U.S. Navy has christened U.S. Naval Ship Burlington, its newest Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport.
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Washington (UPI) Feb 26, 2018 - The U.S. Navy has christened U.S. Naval Ship Burlington, its newest Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport.
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