An ice sculpture of the R/V RON BROWN with the Doppler radar on top.

Captain Russell C. Arnold, Deputy Director, Atlantic Marine Center, Norfolk.

Dr. Christopher Williams, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder and the NOAA Aeronomy Lab, Boulder Colorado. He is part of the science team onboard the first cruise of the R/V RON BROWN to operate wind profiler and analyze wind profiler data.

Ms. Stephanie Lock, Master Sean Musser and Master Ryan Musser, visiting the R/V RONALD H. BROWN on commissioning day.

Mr. Jim Butler from NOAA CMDL, Boulder, CO.

Senator Hollings, doing a television interview in the computer lab aboard the R/V RON BROWN.

Mrs. Mary Landahl, Teacher at Sea and part of the University of Washington Science Team, and Senator Hollings.

University of Washington Radar Engineer Grant Gray

Ms. Tracy Moran, NOAA, Silver Springs, MD.

Mr. Don Byrd, Lead Electronics Technician, NOAA

Ms. Jeni and Master Chris Holroyd attend Sullivan Middle School and Rock Hill Elementary School in South Carolina.

Mr. Brandon Jones of Greentop, MO points out weather data from a posterin the science lab on the RONALD H. BROWN. The future Chief Scientist was onboard to inspect the new ship.

Master Brad Kennedy from Isle of Palms, SC.

Ms. Jennifer Kennedy, also from Isle of Palms, SC.

Mr. Wayne Reeder, Jr., from Goose Creek is working on the computers with Mr. Grant Gray.

Mr. Steve Cummings, Brookland Middle School in Glen Ellen, Virginia.

Ms. Robin Cummings is also from Glen Ellen, Virginia.

Ms. Mel Soileau, and Ms. Jamie Dinkins from Powell, TN with Ms. Laura Eldridge from Knoxville, TN all came to visit the RONALD H. BROWN.

Ms. Jessica Piness is working at the computer in the science lab on the RONALD H. BROWN.

Andrea and Chasity, from South Carolina and Maryland, check out the radar data.

Master Sean Rakes and Master Robert Eldridge from Knoxville, TN, and Master Zack Dinkins and T.C. Dinkins from Powell, TN, visit the ship.

Ms. Sally Dowart, a teacher from South Carolina is looking over the radar images and the computer systems on the RONALD H. BROWN during the open house.

Ms. Lindsay Abbott, 16 years old, from Academic Magnet High School, North Charleston, SC.

Mr. Bill Bradley, Software Engineer, NOAA.

Mr. Martin Grossklaus from the Keil Institute in Germany.

An ice sculpture made for the reception and open house, presented in the science lab on the main deck of the R/V RON BROWN after the commissioning ceremony.

Captain Stephen Manzo, Executive Officer of Oceanographic and Atmospheric Research (OAR).

Lieutenant Anne K. Minershiem, R/V RON BROWN.

The Executive Officer of the R/V RON BROWN, Commander Paul E. Pegnato.

Dr. Sandra Yuter from the University of Washington and Captain Stephen Manzo.

Commander Peterson's family.

Mr. James Morgan, Jr. (on left) from Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, SC, came to see the RONALD H. BROWN with his family, Mimi, Win, Mrs. Marian and Mr. James Morgan, Sr.

Mr. Eddie Rowland, Ms. Sally Cotten, Ms. Erin Cotten-Rowland, and Ms. Laura Cotten-Rowland.

Ms. Tracey Brown, Mrs. Mary Landahl, Mrs. Alma Brown, and Dr. Sandra Yuter.

Tracey and Alma Brown with Dr. Sandra Yuter in the computer lab onboard the R/V RON BROWN.

Mr. Jonathan Shannahoff raising the flag on the R/V RON BROWN during the commissioning ceremony.

The U.S. Marine Corps Band from Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. In the background: Senator Hollings, Rear Admiral Stubblefield, Mrs. Alma Brown, and The Honorable Steven S. Honigman.

Medical Officer Allen Bailey all dressed for the commissioning.

Chief Steward Allen Gary and the ice sculpture for the commissioning ceremony reception.

Michael Hopkins, 10 years old, from Hardy Middle School, Washington D.C.

Chief Steward Allen Gary standing next to the NOAA ice sculpture. His bad arm prevented him from coming on the first cruise of the RONALD H. BROWN.

Able-Bodied Seaman Patrick B. Quinanola.

Able-Bodied Seaman Lisa K. Glover.

Deputy Secretary Designee Robert Mallett.

Commander Peterson and Dr. Sandra Yuter.

Commander Peterson on his new ship the RONALD H. BROWN.

Part of the crew on deck, from left to right: General Vessel Assistant Scott Dirks, Ordinary Seaman Matthew P. Lynch, Able-Bodied Seaman Lisa K. Glover, Able-Bodied Seaman Patrick B. Quinanola, Engineering Department Crew Member Oiler Gordon L. Gardipe, 2nd Assistant Engineer Michael A. Anderson, 3rd Assistant Engineer Maureen A. McGarrity.

Mrs. Mary Landahl, Commander Peterson, and Mr. Grant Gray on commissioning day.

Commander David H. Peterson and Dr. Sandra Yuter on commissioning day.

Commander David H. Peterson.