Commissioning Program

USS TOPEKA (CLG 8)

MUSIC

New York Naval Base Band

Invocation

Commander E. W. PIPHO, CHC, USN
Ship's Chaplain

Introduction of
RADM Schuyler N. PYNE, USN
Commander, New York Naval Shipyard
for delivery of ship

Introduction of
VADM Thomas S. COMBS, USN
to order the USS TOPEKA (CLG 8)
placed in commission

Band plays National Anthem
The National Ensign, Jack, and
Commission Pennant are hoisted

Commanding Officer
Captain Frank L. PINNEY, Jr., USN
reads his orders and
assumes command of USS TOPEKA

Commanding Officer orders the flag
of Admiral Russell broken from the truck
while the band sounds off

First watch is set by Executive Officer
Commander L. R. Olsen, USN

Introduction of
Admiral James S. Russell, USN
Vice Chief of Naval Operations

Address by Admiral Russell

Introduction of Sponsor
Mrs. Frank Warren

Acknowledgement by Sponsor

Introduction of Mayor of Topeka
Hon. E. J. Camp

Remarks from Mayor of Topeka

Benediction
Commander Peter J. Daly, CHC, USNR