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Fire, Then Fleet: USS Ted Stevens Still Commissions | Anchorage News
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A major fire at the new Glacier Creek Cruise Ship terminal in Whittier didn’t stop the highly anticipated commissioning of the USS Ted Stevens — a cutting-edge Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Despite the blaze burning for hours, crews and partners including Huna Totem and the Princess Terminal swiftly pivoted to ensure the ceremony still happens, with the ship now set to be hosted at the Princess Terminal and the reception moving to Glacier Gateway. The Navy’s newest asset will eventually call Norfolk, Virginia home — proving resilience and teamwork can turn disaster into triumph for this historic naval event.
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https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/09/15/uss-ted-stevens-commissioning-still-planned-whittier-despite-large-dock-fire/
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