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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 103029

USS O'Brien
(DD-725)

Seaman R.V. Angelo, the crew member with the longest time on board, cuts one of two "Happy Birthday" cakes during ceremonies celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ship's commissioning, 25 February 1969.
Looking on are O'Brien's Commanding Officer, Commander William H.C. Self (at left), and Chief Commissaryman W.G. Rafferty, baker of the cakes.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

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Image posted 28 June 2005