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Naval Ceremonies and Honors

Ceremonial events featuring naval officers receiving awards and recognitions, set against the backdrop of submarines and naval ships.

DN-ST-89-10358. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-86-04690. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10764. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT Paul M. Robinson, U.S. Navy supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard speaks during the launch of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A petty officer is reunited with his wife aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40). The MISSISSIPPI is returning to Norfolk 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, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

H. S. Vanderbilt, Mrs. HSV, Winthrop Aldrich, T. Taylor, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

DN-SN-89-00518. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

930201-D-9880W-097. Base: Fort Myer State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Western States: El Paso, Texas. A military band performs during President John F. Kennedys arrival ceremony at El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas; President Kennedy stands in background near center right.

Recruits stand at parade rest in front of the training ship mockup BLUE JACKET during boot camp graduation at the Naval Training Center. Base: Orlando State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT. Alvin Koeneman, chaplain, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Standing behind him are, from left to right, Sponsor Molly Snead, CAPT. Richard L. Martin, commanding officer; Sen. John Tower, R-Texas; and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, Deputy Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the commisssioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Ronald Reagan, principal speaker, addresses the guests attending the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Seated behind him to the right is Secretary of Navy John F. Lehman Jr. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

S69-22876 (24 Nov. 1969) --- Rear Admiral Donald C. David, Commander, Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force, Pacific, welcomes the crew of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission aboard the USS Hornet, prime recovery vessel for the mission. A color guard was also on hand for the welcoming ceremonies. Inside the Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) are (left to right) astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., commander; Richard F. Gordon Jr., command module pilot; and Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot.

DN-ST-87-02490. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two American sailors examine a chart during a tour of a training facility for Soviet submarine crewmen. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) are visiting Vladivostock as part of a US/Soviet goodwill exchange program. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-SN-86-05216. Base: Puerto Quetzal Country: Guatemala (GTM)

DN-ST-89-10862. Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A guest speaker addresses the spectators attending 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)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III is saluted as he arrives aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS Ticonderoga (CG 47) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-10855. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS 3) pose for a group picture upon arriving at Naval Station Guam. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

DN-SN-86-08131. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy views the Marine Corps Evening Parade, at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (8th I Streets, SE), 9:00PM. President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the Marine Barracks (8th I) in Washington, D.C.; President Kennedy attended an evening parade at the barracks. Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup, stands at left.

DM-SC-89-05191. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03530. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-09739. Country: Vietnam

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, answers a question from the audience while speaking to sailors and Marines gathered on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS PONCE (LPD-15). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-86-00616. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Russian Vice Admiral Victor Litinov, Deputy Commander Baltic Fleet, left, and Captain Peter R. Smith, center, commanding officer of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG-63), chat with a U.S. Navy sailor during a reception on board the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) during BALTOPS 94. The HAYLER is flagship for Baltic Operation '94, the U.S. annual sponsored multinational exercise. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

An officer stands at attention on deck as the first watch is set during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716). He is holding a long glass under his arm. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Former POW and U.S. Army SP4 Richard Springman (Captured 25 May 70) walks off the flight line with his escort after arriving from Clark Air Base. SP-4 Springman was released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President William Jefferson Clinton leaves the stage at the conclusion of the USS COLE (DDG 67) memorial service at Naval Station Norfolk. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050930-F-6911G-016. Base: Fort Myer State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: JCS

Commencement Address at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 11:04AM. President John F. Kennedy en route to the commencement ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. (L-R) Unidentified officer, Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy Rear Admiral John F. Davidson, White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, and President Kennedy (carrying a hat and sunglasses).

Side view of Navy personnel waiting to be inspected. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Japanese Minister of State for Defense, Kazuo Torashima (left) escorts Secretary of Defense, the Honorable William S. Cohen as he Reviews the troops during a welcoming ceremony at the Japan Defense Agency Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. SECDEF Cohen is in Japan to meet with government officials and defense leaders. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)

Lieutenant General Charles L. Donnelly Jr., commander of the 5th Air Force, accepts a plaque from members of the 475th Civil Engineering Squadron during the grand opening of the Tama Hills Recreation Complex. The Complex was renovated by members of the 475th CES from Yokota Air Base. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-88-07632. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crowd gathered to welcome the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) waits behind a line of sailors as the ship ties up. The THOMAS S. GATES is returning to Norfolk 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, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01457. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-85-09798. Base: West Point State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-06242. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Standing on the christening platform following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) are, from left: Rear Admiral (lower half) Stephen S. Clarey, Comptroller, Naval Sea Systems Command: Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor: Vice Admiral John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations, surface warfare: Penny Rhodes, Matron of Honor: Steven Hogan: Ellsworth L. Peterson, President, Peterson Builders, Inc., and Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan USN (ret.). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Journalist 2nd Class Rachel J. Steele pauses for a photograph with a Soviet sailor as she covers the arrival of three Soviet Pacific Fleet ships for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-10499. Base: Cannes Country: France (FRA)

DN-SN-85-09097. Base: USS Stump (DD 978) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-89-02025. Base: Fort Gordon State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, congratulates CAPT Bayard W. Russell during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67). Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-11948. Subject Operation/Series: HAY LIFT II Base: Columbia State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Midshipmen aboard a YP 654 class yard patrol craft receive navigational training from an instructor. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A lieutenant commander from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III is saluted as he arrives aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS Ticonderoga (CG 47) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-03715. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rep. Herbert H. Bateman, D-VA., speaks at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718). Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01527. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK) with Service Academy cadets. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose with unidentified Service Academy Cadets in the Blue Room, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Military Academy at West Point cadet; Naval Academy cadet; President Kennedy; Jacqueline Kennedy; Air Force Academy cadet; Coast Guard Academy cadet.

President George Bush speaks at the Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater before the start of the National Victory Celebration parade honoring the coalition forces from Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral James S. Gracey, Commandant of the Coast Guard, attends the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, taking place in the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater. Following the service, interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-86-05383. Base: Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

During the video portion of the student orientation, Sea Cadet Josh Riley converses with his friend John Marlott (left). The orientation was held during the Association of Naval Services Officer (ANSO) conference. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Presentation of documents after a participation in a NATO squadron in Den Helder.

A senior midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy holds his diploma following graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00131. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03672. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01778. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT Bruce Wood, commanding officer of NAS, Cubi Point, presents one of the station's original commissioning plaques to Richard Gordon, mayor of Olongapo, during the Station's close-out ceremony. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority will be assuming control of the facility. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Diplomatic Reception. Various members of the Commander-in-CHIEF's Ceremonial Guard gather in a holding area prior to the Diplomatic Reception hosted by President-elect Clinton at Georgetown University. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy views Marine Corps exercises at Bogue Field and Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 2:11PM. President John F. Kennedy (center right, wearing sunglasses), Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shahanshah of Iran (left of President Kennedy, wearing sunglasses), and other distinguished guests watch a demonstration of United States Navy and Marine Corps amphibious landing operations at Onslow Beach from Riseley Pier, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The Shahanshah, in the United States on a state visit, joined the President in North Carolina to inspect the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Seated in the reviewing stand, first row (L-R): Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara (looking through binoculars); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; the Shahanshah; the President; Commandant of the United States Marine Corps General David M. Shoup; and Congressman Carl Vinson (Georgia). Those seated in the second row include (L-R): Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Aram; Chief

Trip to Western States: Visit to the Pacific Fleet, President Kennedy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, 5:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (left, at podium) delivers remarks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), after viewing U.S. Pacific Fleet demonstrations at sea off the coast of San Diego, California. Also pictured (standing right of podium): Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr; Commander of Carrier Division One, Rear Admiral Paul Masterton; and White House Secret Service agent, Ron Pontius.

The section sergeant of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) caisson detail waits for the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era to be carried out of the Capitol rotunda. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01306. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-03226. Base: Malabo Country: Equatorial Guinea (GNQ)

FERETRO DE FRANCO RODEADO DE LOS DISTINTOS CUERPOS DEL EJERCITO RIDIENDO HOMENAJE 1975. Location: VALLE DE LOS CAIDOS. CUELGAMUROS. MADRID. SPANIEN. FRANCISCO FRANCO BAHAMONDE (1892-1975).

DN-ST-90-00161. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Ronald Reagan speaks during the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY's (BB-62). Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. President John F. Kennedy receiving U.S. Air Force Academy ceremonial flag from 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

Commencement Address at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 11:04AM. Unidentified cadets celebrate, one holding a gold anchor with a blue and gold sash, at the United States Naval Academy commencement ceremony, Annapolis, Maryland.

930114-D-9880W-022. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1979 - Officers, clergymen and a U.S. Marine Corps color guard stand near a fighter aircraft during a memorial service on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62).

DN-SC-85-07888. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-07353. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Gold Star Mothers participate in an Army honor wreath ceremony and memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetary. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BGEN Robert L. Stephens stands on the east side of the Capitol building awaiting the arrival of President Clinton to accompany him to the White House for the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

United States sailor arriving home with roses

Arrival ceremonies for Léopold Sédar Senghor, President of Senegal, 10:45AM. Arrival ceremonies for President of Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor. President John F. Kennedy (right) and President Senghor (left) walk past a United States military band. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.

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DN-ST-87-03189. Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Torpedoman's Mate 1ST Class Terry Morse, GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Lloyd Basilio and Interior Communications Electrician 1ST Class Larry Petrongelli (left to right) stroll the streets during liberty from their Seventh Fleet frigates anchored in Hong Kong harbor. Base: Hong Kong Country: Hong Kong (HKG)

1982 - Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Georgia, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Seated behind him is CAPT Richard L. Martin, commanding officer of the CARL VINSON..

Anna Marine Jackson, sponsor, is escorted to her seat prior to the start of the commissioning ceremony for the Ohio class nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN 730). Miss Jackson is the daughter of the late Senator Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash), namesake for the submarine. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

001018-N-5208T-001. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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