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The U.S. Navy will name a joint high-speed vessel the USNS Trenton, making it the nation's fourth ship named after the capital city. The vessel is expected to be operational in winter 2014, the Navy said. It will be capable of transporting more than 300 troops and more than 600 short tons and will serve in various support capacities or on humanitarian missions. "Trenton displays American values of community, perseverance and resourcefulness at their very best," Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said in a news release. "I chose to name the joint high-speed vessel after Trenton to honor those values and the men and women of the city as well as the state of New Jersey." (more…)