Ready Reserve Force Crew Recognition Ceremony
at Cape Washington, Baltimore Harbor - May 5, 2003
Master of Ceremonies: Jeffrey McMahon, Ship Operations and Maintenance Officer, South Atlantic Region, US Maritime Administration
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Photos from Ceremony
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Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address
Cape Washington Medal Ceremony
Comments from Cole Cosgrove, Director of Operations, Crowley Liner Services
Paul Cammerato, Chief Engineer of the Cape Washington
William Schubert, Maritime Administration

Presentation of Colors: US Merchant Marine Academy Color Guard

National Anthem, led by Susan Clark, US Maritime Administration

Introduction of Distinguished Guests

Welcoming Remarks: M. Nuns Jain, South Atlantic Region Director, US Maritime Administration

Presentation from Military Traffic Management Command, Speakers:

  • RADM Paul Schultz, Military Sealift Command
  • Michael J. Sacco, President, Seafarers International Union
  • Captain William G. Schubert, US Maritime Administrator

Keynote Speaker: Michael P. Jackson, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Transportation

Presentation of Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals to crew of Cape Washington

Remarks on behalf of crew: William J. Parker, Master of the Cape Washington