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(above) CDR Steven A. Halle, Captain of the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) presents a plaque to the Elizabeth Public Schools on behalf of the officers and the crew. Photo includes from left to right ENS Lillian Baker, MMN3 Kianna Gonzales, FSTR Amelia Fast, CDR Steven A. Halle, Principal Evelyn Rodriguez, STS2 Kenny Ortega, ETN2 Joy Shirey, LSSA Ocean Bouck, STSCM Hamilton Felt, Commissioner of the Board of Education Stanley Neron, Superintendent of Schools Olga Hugelmeyer. The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) is the next Virginia Class submarine to be commissioned to the Navy fleet.