Naval Ceremonies And Operations

Images depict naval personnel in various ceremonies, including commissioning and inspection events, showcasing formal military attire and maritime settings.

DN-ST-90-03740. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-03740. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rep. Joel Pritchard, R-Wash., guest speaker for the commissioning ceremony of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31), is greeted by CMDR Lewin and CMDR Terence E. Costello, the ship's commanding officer, (left to right). Base: Todd Pacific Shipward State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral D. Watkin, center, chief of Naval Operations, Captain Richard H. Truly (second from the right), commander of the recently formed US Space Command, and honored guests observe activities taking place during the unit's commissioning ceremony. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07233. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00401. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08687. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet Naval officers stand by as their ship docks at Naval Station, San Diego. The Udaloy class destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV, the Sovremenny class destroyer BOYEVOY and the Kaliningradneft class support tanker ARGUN are at the station for a four-day, goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VADM David M. Bennett, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, stands by as CMDR Robert P. Farrington converses with another officer prior to the decommissioning ceremony for the frigate USS KNOX (FF-1052). Base: Long Beach State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02302. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers salute during the change of command ceremony taking place aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) at which Admiral Frank B. Kelso II is replaced by Admiral Leon A. Edney as Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Command. 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)

CHIEF of naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II shares a laugh with another flag officer following his arrival at the air station. Kelso will take part in the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), which is scheduled for later in the day. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08295. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

Chaplains for the various services and religions precede the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era up the capitol steps into the rotunda. The Unknown will lie in state until May 28th. A state funeral service will then be held in the Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery, followed by interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Navy officer and a group of Russian sailors pose for a photograph following a public concert by the Seventh Fleet Band, part of a three-day goodwill visit by crew members from the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) and the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718). Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

VADM William P. Lawrence, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel and Training, arrives for the commissioning of the Naval Strike Warfare Center. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-11878. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

Sailors on the USS Eisenhower and soldiers from 2nd Battaltion, 22nd Light Infantry Brigade man-the-rail as the USS Eisenhower departs Norfolk enroute to Haiti in support of Operation Support Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II speaks as ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost stands by at the Change of Command Ceremony during which Trost relinquishes his position as CHIEF of Naval Operations to Kelso. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09069. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03751. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00142. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07235. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy aboard USS Northampton (CC-1). President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) and other distinguished guests watch from the deck of the command cruiser USS Northampton (CC-1) as participating ships of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet pass in review, at sea off the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. (L-R) Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth; President Kennedy; Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell Shepard, Jr. (in back); unidentified United States Navy admiral; Congressman Leslie C. Arends (Illinois); and Congressman Carl Vinson of Georgia (on far edge of image). Bottom of image contains overlap from an unknown image.

An American sailor explains his rank insignia to several Soviet sailors and a woman. 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)

Distinguished guests stand and officers salute as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716) is placed in commission. Front row, left to right, are Kathleen Garn, sponsor; Captain Robert I. Itkin, Commanding Officer; Senator Jake Garn, R-Utah; Rear Admiral Stanley G. Catola, Commander, Submarine Group 6; and Governor Scott M. Matheson of Utah. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Brigadier General Robert Milligan, US Marine Corps, watches as the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) returns to home port after 11 months at sea. Brigadier General Milligan is the older brother of Captain Richard D. Milligan, commanding officer of the New Jersey. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-06011. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05273. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rear Admiral Alvin B. Koeneman, CHIEF of Chaplains/Director of Religious Ministeries, stands by as an officer speaks with Captain Thomas G. Kelley during the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01216. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR J.P. Morse, Commanding Officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), speaks during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. Because of bad weather, the official party gathered on the IOWA's bridge and their remarks were broadcast throughout the ship. VADM Joseph S. Donnell III, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, is at right. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen from the West German destroyer HAMBURG (D-181) are given American flags upon their arrival to participate in the 25th anniversary celebration of German naval aviation training in the United States. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00391. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members disembark from the ship for the last time at the conclusion of the decommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-06007. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) line the rails to look out over the crowd gathered on the pier to meet them. 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 Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Gathered for the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) are, from left to right, JoAnn Krukar Webb, ship's sponsor; CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost; Sen. Chuck Robb, D-Va.; Sec. of Defense Dick Cheney; CAPT. William B. Hayden, ship's commanding officer; Sec. of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III; Gov. James R. Thompson of Illinois; Adm. Frank B. Kelso, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Command; and Vice Adm. John K. Ready, commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03742. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00653. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members salute as the colors are presented during rehearsal aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26), flagship of the United States Sixth Fleet. The rehearsal is taking place in preparation for the summit meeting between President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev to be held on December 2-3. Base: Marsaxlokk Bay Country: Malta (MLT)

DN-ST-88-00247. Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

Jun 1992...Officers and crewmembers of the 7th fleet flagship, the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), take time out for Sunday morning worship services on the ships fantail. Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-86-04328. Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Western States: Visit to the Pacific Fleet, President Kennedy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, 5:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (center) shakes hands with an unidentified U.S. Navy lieutenant aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), at sea off the coast of San Diego, California. Standing left of President Kennedy in foreground (left to right): Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), Admiral John H. Sides; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; Commander of Carrier Division One, Rear Admiral Paul Masterton (facing away).

Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney, Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett and Adm. Frank B. Kelso II bow their heads during the benediction, part of the change of command ceremony at which Trost will relinquish his position as chief of naval operations to Kelso. The ceremony is taking place at the Naval Academy. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the christening party attending the ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53) are (L-R): Mr. J. St. Pe'; Sen. J. Denton Jr., R-Ala., Miss E. Denton, maid of honor; Archbishop O. Lipscomb; Rear Adm. W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; Mrs. M. McPhillips, matron of honor; Vice Adm. J. Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare; Commodore J. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Capt. F. Whalen, prospective commanding officer of the MOBILE BAY. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy watches the 4th Americas Cup Race. Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (left), and Harold S. Vanderbilt attend the fourth race of the 1962 Americas Cup aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Dark spots on left side of image are original to the negative.

Members of the ship's crew stand at parade rest on the pier during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46). Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VADM Stanley R. Arthur, commander, Seventh Fleet, leads a parade of U.S. and Australian naval personnel during ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia(AUS)

Commander G.T. Forbes, commanding officer of the USS MCCANDLESS (FF 1084), presents a letter of commendation and a life ring to SEAMAN (SN) G. P. Kallin for his action on the morning of May 13, 1984. The frigate was en route to Puerto Rico when SEAMAN Kallin, serving as the after lookout, reported a "Man Overboard" to the bridge. His action resulted in the rescue of a man adrift at sea for 43 hours. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-84-08292. Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Junior officers distribute programs to guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01333. Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A signalman aboard the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) prepares a flaghoist during the multinational Exercise RimPac '90. The Pacific Rim nations of Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the U.S. are participating in the annual naval and amphibious exercise. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-06803. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A newly commissioned ensign from the Naval Academy's Class of 1991 returns the salute of a midshipman as they meet following the close of the academy's graduation and commissioning ceremony. Nearly 20,000 guests attended the ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, during which 937 midshipmen were graduated. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-04091. Subject Operation/Series: INTENSE LOOK Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT. James E. Hancock speaks during the christening of the mine countermeasures ship SENTRY (MCM-3). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05992. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The military guests render honors to the flag as military units display the colors. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-09585. Base: Naval Base Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03358. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A utility boat from the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) moored at a pier. Base: Martinique Country: French West Indies

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, Commander US Naval Forces Central Command, explains one of the Iraqi mines recovered from the Persian Gulf to Adm. David E. Jeremiah, Vice Chairman of the JCS, on board the miscellaneous command ship USS La Salle (AGF-3). Other officials and foreign military personnel are also on the tour. Adm. Jeremiah is in the region to monitor Operation Southern Watch, the enforcement of a "No Fly Zone" for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel. Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., left, receives a salute from Rear Admiral Ming E. Chang, commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Two, prior to departing the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Captain E. W. Clexton, the ship's commading officer, is at the right. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-86-09996. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Arrival ceremony for Ahmed Sékou Touré, President of Guinea, 11:00AM. President John F. Kennedy and President of Guinea, Ahmed Sékou Touré (both with backs to camera), review honor guard troops during arrival ceremonies for President Touré; an unidentified Commander of Troops walks with the Presidents. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington D.C.

DN-ST-89-08716. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08493. Base: USS Jesse L. Brown

Admiral (ADM) Charles R. Larson, left, Commander in CHIEF, United States (US) Pacific Fleet; ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet; and an unidentified US Navy captain salute as the colors are presented during a ceremony held in honor of ADM Khvatov. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-07100. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-89-07736. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chaplain (CMDR) Robert E. Kurilec delivers the benediction during a burial at sea service aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

US Navy officers pose for a photograph with a Spanish navy officer during an international naval review. The US Navy officers are in port aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) which is taking part in the review along with the Spanish navy's new aircraft carrier. Base: Barcelona Country: Spain (ESP)

DN-ST-89-09302. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy watches the 4th Americas Cup Race. President John F. Kennedy (center) speaks with Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard, aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., during the fourth race of the 1962 Americas Cup, off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. Kennedy family friend, Kirk LeMoyne Lem Billings, sits at left in foreground.

DN-SN-88-08500. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11)

A crewman stands beside empty spectator seats prior to the start of 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)

An honor guard drill team performs during commissioning ceremonies for the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers from 15 nations attended a reception on board the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) hosted by Commander, Destroyer Squadron 14 (DesRon 14) during a port visit as part of BALTOPS 94. In the center is Russian Vice Admiral Victor Litinov, Deputy Commander, Baltic Fleet. Exercise Baltic Operation '94 is a U.S. sponsored exercise. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DN-SC-I87-09456. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03083. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers from 15 nations attended a reception on board the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) hosted by Commander, Destroyer Squadron 14 (DesRon 14) during a port visit as part of BALTOPS 94. In this view, U.S. Navy Midshipman Galloway poses with several foregin naval officers on the fantail of the HAYLER during exercise Baltic Operation '94. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Crew members disembark from the miscellaneous flagship USS CORONADO (AGF-11) following the vessel's arrival in port at Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego. The CORONADO, flagship for Commander, Third Fleet, will be arriving at its new home port after being stationed in Hawaii for almost 20 years. Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VADM Stanley R. Arthur, commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, speaks during the Pearl Harbor 50th Anniversary Memorial Service being held aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

Officers Inspecting Recruits on Parade Ground.

Sideboys salute as Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrives for the change of command ceremony during which Adm. Leon A. Edney will replace Adm. Frank B. Kelso II as commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Command. .

DN-ST-87-00386. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-06001. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain Fredrik H.M. Spruitenburg, Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER (SSN 709), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Seated on the right, are, from left to right: retired Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover; Eleonore Rickover, sponsor; Lieutenant Commander James M. Leone, Chaplain Corps; and Vice Admiral Nils R. Thunman, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Submarine Warfare. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. President John F. Kennedy and others standing at attention at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Memorial Day ceremonies, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA, Cecil Stoughton, White House Photographs, May 30, 1963

Trip to North Carolina: Visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President John F. Kennedy visits 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (L u2013 R): General George H. Decker, Chief of Staff of the United States Army; President Kennedy; Elvis Jacob Stahr, Jr., Secretary of the Army; others unidentified. Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Ex-POW, U.S. Air Force COL James Helms Kasler (Captured 8 Aug 66) shakes hands with COL John W. Ord, Clark Hospital Commander, after arriving on bus, in background. 13th Air Force Commander, LGEN William G. Moore Jr., walks into place on the departure line with COL John W. Ord, Commander, Clark Hospital. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-SC-90-02158. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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