Article: The USS San Antonio: Commander Brad Lee takes charge: the 40-year-old chemist commands the battle-capable ship that is one of the Navy's most technologically advanced vessels.(United States. Ship )

AT first glance, the sheer enormity of the USS San Antonio--at 694 feet long, 105 feet wide and 25,000 tons--is breathtaking. Docked gallantly against its Atlantic backdrop in Norfolk, Va., it is a testament to military strength, a state-of-the-art-force-in-motion, if you will, that is revolutionizing the United States Navy. But despite the undeniable magnitude of this "community at sea," it is the master of this, vessel, Commander Brad Lee, his philosophy and his leadership, that is charting a new course--and making history in the process.

At only 40 years old and with 18 stellar years in the Navy--resulting in a Surface Warfare Pin, a Meritorious Service Award, four ...

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