St. Augustine Adoption of Farragut Recognizes Local Historical Connection

摘要

More than 100 members of the St. Augustine, Fla., Council, Navy officials and state and local government representatives gathered at Mayport Naval Station to take part in the council's adoption of the recently commissioned guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut. Speakers and featured guests at the adoption ceremony included Cmdr. David Robertson, commander of Destroyer Squadron 14 at Mayport, to which Farragut is assigned; State Rep. William Proctor, R-St. Augustine; Mayor George Gardner; County Commissioner Ben Rich and Navy League National President John A. Panneton.