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Classic Views of Carl Vinson on Eve of Veterans Day Basketball Game

Barack and Michelle Obama expected in the audience of first NCAA contest on aircraft carrier.

Patch has shown you (with the help of the Navy) , then .

Now get a view of how everything came together Thursday, with 24 hours to go before the big game between the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and the Michigan State Spartans—attended by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle.

, but look to the media box for all the personalities, from sailors to coaches and players to VIP's, who appeared courtside Thursday in the run-up to the game.

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And if you've been fortunate enough to be aboard the USS Carl Vinson, see it as you never have before, with about half the flight deck set up as an arena, complete with court, stands, trailers, tents and a concert stage.


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