Photos submitted by Gary Greenough
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John DeRosier of Elton, La., who was chosen to hoist
the American flag during the Ranger's commissioning
ceremony on August 10, 1957 came full circle when he
lowered the ship's commissioning pennant, which was later
handed to Capt. Dennis V.McGinn.
DeRosier, served aboard the Ranger from 1957-58 as
a quartermaster second class.