Naval Ceremonial Events

Photographs capturing naval officers and ceremonies, featuring formal events on naval ships and interactions with distinguished guests.

A Navy-Marine Corps color guard stands at attention during the commissioning ceremony for Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47) at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, 10:50AM. President John F. Kennedy (right) and others listen to a bugle player during Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia; as part of the ceremonies, President Kennedy placed a wreath (at left) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Commanding General of the Military District of Washington, Major General Paul A. Gavan (face obscured), stands right of President Kennedy; US Naval seamen stand in center. White House Correspondent for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), Sander Vanocur, stands at left in background.

DN-ST-86-01422. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

The members of a Navy color guard stand at attention as they wait to resume marching in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Commencement Address at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 11:04AM. En route to the commencement ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. (L-R) Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy Rear Admiral John F. Davidson, Naval Aide to the President Tazewell T. Shepard, an unidentified naval officer, and President John F. Kennedy. Also included in the photograph are members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps Color Guard.

MASTER SGT. Roger Roll, a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, center, and two Marine officers share a lighter moment during the dedication of the USS NEVADA Memorial at Hospital Point, one of the events taking place as part of an observance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-08498. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11)

President Kennedy inspects the United States Coast Guard (USCG) barque Eagle, 10:43AM. President John F. Kennedy speaks to United States Coast Guard (USCG) officers during an inspection of the USCG training barque, Eagle. Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard, stands at far left. Pier Two, Washington Navy Yard Annex, Washington, D.C.

CAPT Kenneth R. Karr, left, commanding officer, and CDR Donald G. McDermott, right, executive officer, set the watch at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony for their ship, the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Dutch consul (left for) and other authorities come aboard Kruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) After mooring in La Guaira, Venezuela for a (non-official) visit in October 1955. Right for the commander of the Cruiser Captain-Ter-Zee A.H.J. Van der esteemed Olivier (1908-1967).

General Colin L. Powell, United States of America, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, speaks during the change of command ceremony at which Admiral Frank B. Kelso II relinquishes his position as Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Command, to Admiral Leon A. Edney. The ceremony is taking place aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). Kelso will be replacing Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sideboys salute as Representative Charles E. Bennett of Florida arrives for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS MONTEREY (CG 61). Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. President John F. Kennedy (left) shaking hands with unidentified cadet during commencement exercises for the fifth graduating class, Falcon Stadium, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Robert Knudsen, White House Photographs, June 5, 1963

DN-ST-86-01208. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Commodore E. Inman Carmichael, Commander, Naval Base, San Diego, California, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS JARRETT (FFG 33). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Estimation of Prince Willem Alexander as Ltz 3kmr. A / B from HR MS 'De Ruijter' De Prins with colleague officers.

Operations SPECIALIST 2nd Class Erick P. Welcome, right, stands with two Soviet sailors following the arrival of three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00811. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Arthur M. Barton, Vice President, Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics, speaks during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720). Seated from the left are: Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander of Submarine Force US Atlantic Fleet; Rear Admiral Thomas W. Evans, Assistant Deputy Commander, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Undersea Systems, and Sponsor Carol H. Sawyer. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of a joint services color guard stand in formation during the change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) at which Admiral (ADM) Leon A. Edney is assuming the position of Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Command, from ADM Frank B. Kelso II. Kelso will be replacing ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-03326. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01409. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-88-00843. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SENIOR CHIEF Hull Technician Kelley prepares to present a case containing the commissioning pennant of the repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) to CAPT Stephen R. Cleal, commanding officer, during the VULCAN's decommissioning ceremony. The case also contains the flag flown from the ship on its 50th birthday. After decommissioning, VULCAN will be transferred to the Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment, Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility in Portsmouth where it will be placed in reserve to augment the active fleet. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Outgoing commanding officer CAPT Norman Campbell and incoming commanding officer CAPT Donald Richmond (left to right) cut the cake after the change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station, Alameda. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03343. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-88-03545. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF petty officers gather under a tent set up for the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

COL. John Craig, 347th Operations Group Commander, hands over the newly activated 70th OA/A-10 Thunderbolt II Attack Squadron flag to LT. COL. Lawrence Folfs as Dr. Sheila Widnall, secretary of the Air Force, looks on. Doctor Widnall participated in the activation by uncasing the unit flag. Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Ronald Reagan stands beside CAPT William M. Fogarty, commanding officer, during the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-06234. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members line the rails aboard the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) as they look for their family and friends on the pier following the vessel's arrival in port. The frigate, along with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group, has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Colonel (COL) Robert N. Clark receives the Legion of Merit from Major General Donald W. Bennett, Commander of the 22nd Air Force, during the change of command ceremony for the 316th Tactical Airlift Group. COL Lowell G. Fathers will succeed COL Clark as the 316th TAG commanding officer. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Christin C. Hartung, representative, city of Houston, speaks to the audience during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The launching party poses for a group photograph during the launching of the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The US Army Herald Trumpets move into position before performing at the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremonies. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM Wesley L. McDonald, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, arrives to attend the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NORFOLK (SSN-714). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09461. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The OKINAWA has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00386. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10504. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral Frank B. Kelso II speaks during the change of command ceremony at which he assumes the position of CHIEF of Naval Operations from Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07212. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A chief petty officer escorts Roberta Burke off the platform following the commissioning of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Mrs. Burke is the wife of retired ADM Arleigh Burke, for whom the ship is named. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

United States Naval Academy Graduation Ceremony, May 26, 1999, Annapolis, Maryland

Officers and crew members stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MIAMI (SSN 755). Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, speaks during a ceremony prior to the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53). Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor holds a .30 caliber machine gun at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, TX, 1942

A chief petty officer escorts First Lady Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, as she arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08395. Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Adm. Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, talks with Black Sea Fleet Commander-in-CHIEF Adm. Mikhail Khronopulo during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59). It is the second such visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) take part in a ceremony celebrating the ship's arrival in port. The RANGER has returned to Naval Station, North Island following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Entierro de los restos de Alfonso XIII en el Monasterio de San Lorenzo del Escorial. SFGP.

CAPT. Gerald E. Gneckow, ship's commanding officer, gives Vice President George Bush a tour of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) after the ship's recommissioning. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes during the change of command ceremony during which William R. Etnyre assumes command of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command upon the retirement of LGEN Frank E. Petersen Jr. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR John G. Morgan Jr., command officer of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Seated behind him are, from left, retired ADM Arleigh Burke, Roberta Burke and CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II.. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-SC-85-04354. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members of the repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) stand by following the vessel's decommissioning ceremony. The VULCAN will be transferred to the Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment, Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility in Portsmouth where it will be placed in reserve to augment the active fleet. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07082. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08248. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

US Navy Admiral Jay L. Johnson, CHIEF of Naval Operations, gives a positive "Thumbs-Up" to one of the many Sailors aboard the USS HARRY W. HILL (DD 986). He visited Naval Forces in the Persian Gulf region during a "Christmas Holiday" inspection. Base: USS Harry W. Hill (DD 986)

DN-ST-88-05801. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Adm. Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks from the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during a ceremony remembering the colony of Hansen's disease victims on Molokai, Hawaii. The ceremony was a reenactment of an event that took place when the Great White Fleet sailed around the world in 1907-1909. The MISSOURI is beginning a cruise to Australia and around the world. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08801. Base: Orlando State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain Richard H. Truly, commanding officer of the recently formed US Naval Space Command, cuts the cake during the unit's commissioning ceremony. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00393. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A chaplain addresses President George H. W. Bush, Sixth Fleet Commander Vice Adm. James D. Williams (on the President's right), Secretary of State James Baker and aides aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26). Bush is visiting the Sixth Fleet flagship prior to his summit meeting with Soviet Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev on December 2-3. State: Marsaxlokk Bay Country: Malta (MLT)

Members of an honor guard march in formation during graduation ceremonies for five mixed-gender recruit companies. The companies are the first of such groups to graduate from the command, which began mixed gender training in February. Base: Naval Training Center, Orlando State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Todd Pacific Shipyard Vice President John T. Gilbride Jr. speaks at the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG-20). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Western States: President Kennedy at U.S. Air Force (USAF) Academy, Colorado. President John F. Kennedy (right, behind lectern) receives a United States Air Force (USAF) ceremonial flag from an unidentified cadet during commencement exercises for the fifth graduating class of the United States Air Force (USAF) Academy; President Kennedy delivered an address for the occasion. Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

General Zinni, Commanding General Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, addresses the crowd and his troops at his retirement ceremony on August 11, 2000 aboard Quantico. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A female Navy lawyer reviews details of a case. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-86-05984. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-03-10227. Complete Scene Caption: View of the official launch party for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR 310). Left to Right: Vice Admiral (VADM) Alexander J. Krekich, USN, Commander Naval Surface Force US Pacific Fleet; Major General J. Wright, USA; General (GEN) Johnnie E. Wilson, USA, Commanding General, Army Material Command; Mr. James E. Guilford, Jr., honored guest; Mrs. Gail Berry West, (wife of Honorable Togo D. West, Jr., Secretary of the Army) Sponsor; Hilary West; General (GEN) Walter Kross, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. Transportation Command, and commander, Air Mobility Command; Rear Admiral David P. Sargent, Jr., USN, Program Executive Officer for Carriers, Littoral Warfare and Auxiliary Ships, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Richard H. Vortmann, President of NASSCO. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00317. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, commander Submarine Force, US Atlantic Fleet, approaches the podium during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military personnel escort participants to the stage for the Presidential Pageant being held in honor of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-04938. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

S65-61834 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Astronauts Frank Borman (left), Gemini-7 command pilot, and James A. Lovell Jr., pilot, take time out during their welcoming ceremonies aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp to autograph a life preserver. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Gemini-7 spacecraft splashed down in the western Atlantic recovery area at 9 05 a.m. (EST), Dec. 18, 1965, to conclude a highly successful 14-day mission in space.

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Taking it to the Fleet Category: News; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Portfolio Caption: Defense Secretary William Cohen addresses sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL during a visit to Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan, April 8, 1997, part of a whirlwind tour through bases in the Far East. Base: USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) State: Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-85-08655. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Navy First Right Stewart pulls up anchor on the Sandown Class Minehunter HMS Bridport M105 before setting sail for Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for Combined Joint Task Force Exercise (CJTFX) '96, as part of a multinational force of over 50,000 Soldiers, Sailors, AIRMAN and Marines from Canada, Britain and the United States. Subject Operation/Series: CJTFX '96 Base: Hms Bridport M105

021106-M-0431C-001. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-08593. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Retired CWO Robert J. Peth salutes during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Peth was a hospital corpsman assigned to the Ford Island dispensary on December 7, 1941. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-12229. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

A crew member from the amphibious cargo ship USS DURHAM (LKA-114) is reunited with his family following the vessel's arrival in port. The DURHAM has returned to San Diego following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sen. Charles S. Robb of Virginia delivers the keynote address at the commissioning ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44). Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-08141. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

S65-63644 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Crewmen of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp gather on deck to watch the recovery of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Gemini-7 spacecraft and astronauts. Gemini-7, with astronauts Frank Borman, command pilot, and James A. Lovell Jr., pilot, splashed down in the western Atlantic at 9 05 a.m. (EST), Dec. 18, 1965, to conclude a record-breaking 14-day mission in space.

DN-SN-89-02397. Base: Malabo Country: Equatorial Guinea (GNQ)

A sailor assigned to the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) is reunited with his parents on the pier. The FORT MCHENRY has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Women at Sea Program - LT. G. Neuhann, LT. C. V. Aldridge, LT. CMDR. R. McCormick-Boyle and LT. J. E. Bond. Country: Unknown

Crewmen of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) prepare for the commissioning ceremony. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07081. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ENSIGN Julia Lopez, Deck Division Officer, speaks into the microphone of a portable radio transmitter in a utility boat assigned to assist in preparations of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) in getting underway. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07083. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-90-01373. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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