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Rep. Kay Granger mingles at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, in September 2012. — Rep. Kay Granger mingles at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, in September 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

On Sept. 22, 2012, thousands of people from Fort Worth traveled to Galveston, Texas, to witness the commissioning of the Navy’s USS Fort Worth, a new Freedom-class littoral combat ship.

Finally, Fort Worth joined Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi as Texas cities with Navy vessels named for them.

Rep. Kay Granger, the ship’s sponsor, was part of the ceremonies, which also included a black-tie celebration. Here’s a look back at photos from our archives.

Becky Redman, left, J.R. Labbe and Becky Renfro show off their Fort Worth boots at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. — Becky Redman, left, J.R. Labbe and Becky Renfro show off their Fort Worth boots at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

USS Forth Worth is arrives at the port of Galveston on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. — USS Forth Worth is arrives at the port of Galveston on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Thomas B. Shea

After boarding their ship, crew members stand at attention behind a banner with the ship’s motto, during the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 22, 2012. — After boarding their ship, crew members stand at attention behind a banner with the ship’s motto, during the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 22, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Glen, left, and Janet Hahn with Susan and Vicktor Medina at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 21, 2012. — Glen, left, and Janet Hahn with Susan and Vicktor Medina at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 21, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

A large crowd was on hand for the commissioning ceremony of the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas on Saturday September 22, 2012. (Star-Telegram/Ron T. Ennis) — A large crowd was on hand for the commissioning ceremony of the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas on Saturday September 22, 2012. (Star-Telegram/Ron T. Ennis) RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Kristin Jaworski, left, of the Fort Worth Herd has her photograph taken with Maurine and Ernest Conner outside the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 21, 2012. — Kristin Jaworski, left, of the Fort Worth Herd has her photograph taken with Maurine and Ernest Conner outside the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 21, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Navy men and women wear cowboy-style hard hats as the USS Forth Worth arrives at the port of Galveston on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. — Navy men and women wear cowboy-style hard hats as the USS Forth Worth arrives at the port of Galveston on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Thomas B. Shea

Sal and Elizabeth Espino at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas on Friday September 21, 2012. (Star-Telegram/Ron T. Ennis) — Sal and Elizabeth Espino at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas on Friday September 21, 2012. (Star-Telegram/Ron T. Ennis) RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Rep. Kay Grangers stands at attention with Commanders Randy Blankenship, left, and Warren Cupps for the opening of the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston on Sept. 22, 2012. — Rep. Kay Grangers stands at attention with Commanders Randy Blankenship, left, and Warren Cupps for the opening of the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston on Sept. 22, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Marking on the stern of the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 20, 2012. The new Freedom class fighting ship was commissioned two days later. — Marking on the stern of the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 20, 2012. The new Freedom class fighting ship was commissioned two days later. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Jason and Kelli Lamers at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 21, 2012. — Jason and Kelli Lamers at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 21, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Rep. Kay Granger mingles at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, in September 2012. — Rep. Kay Granger mingles at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, in September 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

JROTC Navy Sea Cadets from Joshua High School stand at attention at the entrance to the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 22, 2012. — JROTC Navy Sea Cadets from Joshua High School stand at attention at the entrance to the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 22, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

A statue of a boy playing with seagulls stands above tourists gathering for a tour of the USS Fort Worth in Galveston on Sept. 20, 2012. — A statue of a boy playing with seagulls stands above tourists gathering for a tour of the USS Fort Worth in Galveston on Sept. 20, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Rosa Navahar, left, with David and Melissa Goodroe at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas on Friday September 21, 2012. (Star-Telegram/Ron T. Ennis) — Rosa Navahar, left, with David and Melissa Goodroe at the black tie gala celebrating the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas on Friday September 21, 2012. (Star-Telegram/Ron T. Ennis) RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

Rep. Kay Granger gets a tour of the bridge of the USS Fort Worth from Commanders Randy Blankenship, right, and Warren Cupps in Galveston on Sept. 20, 2012. — Rep. Kay Granger gets a tour of the bridge of the USS Fort Worth from Commanders Randy Blankenship, right, and Warren Cupps in Galveston on Sept. 20, 2012. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

USS Fort Worth in sea trials on Lake Michigan. — USS Fort Worth in sea trials on Lake Michigan. Michael Rote Lockheed Martin Corporation

Navy Commander Randy Blankenship does a visual inspection of the USS Fort Worth as it docks in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 17, 2012. — Navy Commander Randy Blankenship does a visual inspection of the USS Fort Worth as it docks in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 17, 2012. Thomas B. Shea

Guests and media crowd into Pier 21 for the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas. — Guests and media crowd into Pier 21 for the commissioning ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Galveston, Texas. RON T. ENNIS Star-Telegram

This story was originally published April 2, 2022 at 12:43 PM with the headline "Photos: USS Fort Worth commissioning ceremony AND celebration in 2012."