Naval Ceremonies and Events

Images depicting naval personnel engaged in ceremonial duties, welcoming dignitaries, and participating in official events aboard various U.S. Navy ships.

DN-ST-86-00807. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Premier Gen Biao, People's Republic of China, is honored as he boards the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00248. Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

DN-ST-85-05414. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00778. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand near the stern of the tank landing ship USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST-1192) as the ship arrives at the pier. The SPARTANBURG COUNTY is returning to Little Creek 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 Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00807. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors manning the rail of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) face the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02673. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members file off of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb officiates as MASTER CHIEF Personnelman Merle Cantwell, SEAMAN Michael Gordy (foreground, left to right), CMDR. Constantine L. Xefteris, commanding officer and LT. CMDR. Charles W. Luck, executive officer (background, left to right), stand at attention during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago. Country: Persian Gulf

A member of the delegation from China shakes hands with the captain of the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) at the end of the delegation's guided tour of the ship. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Naval Academy Glee Club performs during commissioning ceremonies for the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) taking place at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sideboys stand in formation as Admiral (ADM) Leon A. Edney arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) for the change of command ceremony at which he will assume 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-ST-89-10655. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09476. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand in formation at the start of the decommissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS PRAIRIE (AD-15). The PRAIRIE had been the oldest ship in naval service and, with its decommissioning, that role will be assumed by the submarine tender USS ORION (AS-18). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine honor guard aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) fires a 21-gun salute during a burial at sea. Country: Unknown

A sailor mans the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the vessel enters port. Anchored at the pier are the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two crewmen salute during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726). The OHIO was built by General Dynamics Corp. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10941. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members run aboard the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) as the ship "comes alive" during its commissioning. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Boat refugees aboard HR. Ms. De Ruyter during Fairwind '86. During the passage of the South China Sea, a small boat was observed with 51 boot refugees. HR. Ms. De Ruyter has carried out over the people on the people on the persons and transferred to the United Nations refugee organization in Singapore.

Sbn p.j.f. Van der Moer Mohr (born 1923,. 1999) CDT. from the Squadron of 1972-1974.

DN-ST-85-03851. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Three officers and their guests stand on the deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) following the ship's decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03023. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand in formation on top of the No. 1 and No. 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship nears St. Thomas for a port visit. Base: Saint Thomas State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02677. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04455. Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DN-ST-86-04502. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral Sylvester Foley, commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet, is greeted by officers from the facility upon his arrival. Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN)

Crewmen aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) during the recommissioning ceremony. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03863. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Marine detachment aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) stand at the ceremonial at ease position prior to a visit by the ambassador to Panama, Everett E. Briggs. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

A view of the crew manning the starboard rail aboard the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30) during commissioning ceremonies. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08312. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

DN-ST-86-01697. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VADM Michael P. Kalleres, fourth from right, Commander, United States Second Fleet, explains a sailor's firefighting equipment to ADM Feliks N. Gromov, third from right, Commander, Soviet Northern Fleet. The Officers are touring a training facility during a four- day goodwill visit to Mayport by three ships of the Soviet Northern Fleet. RADM Philip F. Duffy, Commander, Training Command, United States Atlantic Fleet, is at right. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II addresses the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) during an awards ceremony. Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crew members aboard the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) watch a helicopter as their vessel travels alongside the tank landing ship USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189). Both ships are en route to the Middle East to take part in Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Dubuque (LPD 8) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A security guard maintains his post near the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), moored to a pier upon its return to port after being damaged by an Iraqi mine during Operation Desert Storm. The PRINCETON was on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th when the incident occurred, resulting in the injury of three crew members. The vessel suffered propeller and hull damage, but was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DN-ST-87-06726. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-00867. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04317. Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10665. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Accompanied by Vice Admiral James D. Williams, Commander of the Sixth Fleet, President George H.W. Bush greets a member of Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) On the deck of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26). Bush is visiting the Sixth Fleet flagship prior to his December 2-3 summit meeting with Soviet Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev. Base: Marsaxlokk Bay Country: Malta (MLT)

The leader of the delegation from China salutes as he comes aboard the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33) for a guided tour. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01464. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10799. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen line the rail of the guided missile destroyer USS DECATUR (DDG 31) during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Pier 6. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) man the rails as the ship returns to its home port, Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, after a Western Pacific (WESTPAC) deployment. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09466. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10944. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01523. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ceremonial around the presentation of awards in the Order of Orange-Nassau at the Aircraft Cover of the GW-FREGAT HR.MS. Tromp (F 801, 1975-1999) During the squadron trip 1/89 in English waters.

Photographers document the event as a large harbor tug maneuvers the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) out of port for the final time. Naval Station, Subic Bay, is scheduled for closing and will be turned over to the Philippine government. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A guest speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Ohio class nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN 730). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030202-M-9124R-008. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST LAR

050902-N-8157C-108. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rail aboard the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) during commissioning ceremonies at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The twin Mark 26 Mod One missile launcher with the Standard medium range surface-to-air missiles is visible behind them. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two petty officers walk across the pier after arriving at the air station aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). The MIDWAY, which has come to North Island to prepare for decommissioning, had been based at U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, since 1973 as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT Alton K. Thompson, left, commanding officer (blue crew), and CAPT Arlington F. Campbell, commanding officer (gold crew), stand near the sail of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) before presenting flowers to a distinguished guest during the commissioning ceremony. The union jack is waving in the background. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-06591. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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)

Crewmen file aboard the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) during commissioning ceremonies. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers and crew members man the bridge aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) as the ship prepares to depart from a port during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and naval forces of nine South American countries. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

DN-ST-85-02686. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members watch the activities during the decommissioning ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). The CORAL SEA is being decommissioned after nearly 43 years of service. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02381. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03847. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Homecoming for American sailors

DN-ST-85-07818. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61)

DN-ST-85-03527. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen line the rails of the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3) as the San Francisco area Navy band plays for them during docking procedures. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05999. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sideboys salute as RDML William E. Terry arrives for the decommissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). Terry served as the eighteenth commanding officer of the vessel. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02693. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05258. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members from another US Navy ship watch as the large harbor tugs WAUWATOSA (YTB 775) and NIANTIC (YTB 781) maneuver the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) into port. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-87-05929. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

Crowds of Polish citizens including many families with children line up to tour the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) during the ship's Baltic port visit between the first and second phases of BALTOPS 94, a U.S. sponsored multinational naval exercise. Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL)

DN-ST-86-04307. Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00283. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CPT Charles H. Gnerlich, Commander, Naval Station, New York, and distinguished guests salute as the flag is raised on the station's opening day. The guided missile cruiser USS DALE (CG-19) is moored at the pier in the background. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs during a cookout aboard the destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987). The O'BANNON is underway during exercise Unitas XXXII, an annual, combined exercise involving the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown

USS Mobile (CL-63) "40MM gun crew is ready for action. USS Mobile (CL-63) bound for raid on Marcus Island. Other ships of task force, two carriers and BB, are seen off fort quarter.". 1939 - 1958.

Crew members come ashore from the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) following the vessel's arrival in port. The WISCONSIN, 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)

DN-SC-90-02190. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-07600. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A line of sailors holds back the crowd gathered to greet the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). The MACDONOUGH is one of the first ships to return to the U.S. after participating in Operation Desert Storm. The guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG-42) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10289. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

220502-N-XN177-1107 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2022) - Sailors man the rails on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 2, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DN-ST-86-03720. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT David G. Kalb, supervisor of shipbuilding conversion and repair, arrives to participates in during commissioning ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10966. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-90-01466. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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