CAPT Perry Bingham, Commander Destroyer Class Squadron; Justice Ron Castille, DDG 108 CO Nick Sarap; NL Board Member Terry Williamson

Pa Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille, NL Board Member Rob Bender, CNO ADM Gary Roughead and RADM William Landay

Council Board members Jackie D'Angelo, Kelly Preski, Jack Lieberman and wife Carol.

Ship Sponsor Anna Mae Meyer presides over the hanging of the watercolor of Independence Hall which was presented to CDR Nick Sarup.

The color guard prepares to post the colors

CNO Adm Gary Roughead addresses the audience

Most of the action took place on the Quarterdeck of the Meyer

The ship comes to life as the crew of plank owners embarks for the first time

A crowd of 7000 people was on hand.

A Meyer crewmember with Council President Fran O'Brien and Director Bill Cunningham