Women power at full throttle with USS Manchester
By HADLEY BARNDOLLAR | Portsmouth Herald, N.H. (Tribune News Service) | Published: May 20, 2018
PORTSMOUTH — The strength and force of the 608-ton, 421-foot future USS Manchester is undeniable. But perhaps one of the most historic aspects of the U.S. Navy's newest littoral combat ship is the clout of the women behind it.
USS Manchester Cmdr. Emily Bassett has made five deployments, earned two master's degrees and held leadership positions on four U.S. Navy vessels.
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