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Naval Ceremonies and Salutes

Images capture naval officers in formal events, saluting, celebrating changes of command, and participating in ceremonies, featuring naval attire and flags.

SAN PEDRO (May 30, 2022) Sailors render a salute as the American Flag is raised at Green Hills Memorial Park during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW), May 30, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

220909-N-QI593-1184 NORFOLK, Virginia (Sep. 9, 2022) Rear Adm. David Patchell, left, vice commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is welcomed aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) by Cmdr. Desmond Walker, from Hollandale, Mississippi, the ships executive officer after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sep. 9, 2022. Bainbridge was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S. allied and partner interests.

Rear Admiral Michael R. Van Poots, Deputy Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic; and Deputy Commander, Submarine Force Pacific presents the Navy League Award to Seaman Connor Lee during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command, Jan. 4, 2024. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

DN-ST-86-00783. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221021-N-LN285-1874JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (October 21, 2022) -- Twenty-eight new chief petty officers from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, Submarine Readiness Squadron 33, USS Tucson (SSN 770), USS Hawaii (SSN 776), USS North Carolina (SSN 777) and USS Minnesota (SSN 783) were promoted during a pinning ceremony held at the USS Bowfin Museum in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Oct. 21.

Color Guard Members of the Filipino-American Veterans of Hampton Roads present the colors during the unveiling of a Virginia Historical Marker honoring Filipino Sailors in the U.S. Navy on May 28, 2022. The event occurred at the Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

220630-N-UJ411-1006 PEARL HARBOR (June 30, 2022) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Traci Tucker, from Chattanooga, Tenn., assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), reenlists pierside with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

221129-N-MU675-1010 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Reggie Wright, left, from Daytona Beach, Fla., and Airman Keira Collett, from Carver, Minn., prepares to perform colors on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails during the Parade of Ships to kick off Fleet Week New York 22, in New York City, May 25, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marines of Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the Tri-State area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation, and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings together more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - The newest class from Company Commander School graduates during a ceremony at Training Center Cape May, April 27, 2022.Petty officers from around the Coast Guard go through a selection process for the special assignment as a company commander. The school is known for being one of the more challenging trainings in our service as it transforms Coast Guard women and men into the leaders that make up our company commander corps. The service impact of a company commander tour cannot be overstated. Our highly-motivated and dedicated staff is scheduled to train more than 4,000 recruits this fiscal year who will be sent to the front lines of Coast Guard operations. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

220701-N-AH435-1098 PEARL HARBOR (July 1, 2022) Boatswains Mate 1st Class Melvin Bergado, from Ewan Beach, Hawaii, leads a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial with Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Ensign Jacob Castro's parents replace his shoulder boards during a commissioning ceremony at the University of Washington, Seattle, June 10, 2022. The University of Washington NROTC unit was one of the first six established in the United States in 1926 and puts great emphasis on training for leadership for the education of officers in todays Navy and Marine Corps.

SAN DIEGO (May 9, 2022) From left to right, Cmdr. Aaron Roberton, chaplain aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Capt. Aaron Taylor, Capt. Kelly Fletcher, commanding officer of Essex, and Capt. Karrey Sanders, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, participate in a change of command ceremony aboard Essex, May 9, 2022. Essex is homeported in San Diego.

220530-N-VQ947-1099 LOS ANGELES (May 30, 2022) Members of the Chief’s Mess aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) pose for a photo during a special morning colors observance for Memorial Day at Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angles and its surrounding areas.

The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA) Honor Guard provided a 21-gun salute during Norfolk Naval Shipyard's annual Memorial Day Fall-In for Colors May 25 to honor the fallen.

220409-N-SY758-1047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 9, 2022) Sailors assigned to USS George H.W. Bush pose for a photo after completing a uniform inspection, April 9, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability through the carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

230404-N-IX644-1089 IONIAN SEA (April 4, 2023) Cmdr. Anne Bruckman, executive officer of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, inspects Sailors during a dress uniform inspection aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), April 4, 2023. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and HSM-46. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 19, 2022) U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen and staff participate in the semi-annual bell-ringing ceremony in T-court, which recognizes the varsity sports that defeated Army during the fall semester. A representative from each of those sports rings the bell, along with Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck, Commandant of Midshipmen Col. James McDonough, and athletic director Chet Gladchuk. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

DM-ST-86-11866. Base: Camp H. M. Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

240216-N-SS900-1022 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2024) Capt. Kenneth Douglas, commanding officer, Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 11 speaks during a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) onboard Naval Base Point Loma, Feb. 16. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Eric Knepper relieved Capt. Matt Pianetta as commanding officer of Santa Fe. Navy

110601-N-KT462-580HONOLULU (June 1, 2011) A Sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) lowers the Navy Jack while getting underway from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Chung Hoon is departing for an independent deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

SAN ANTONIO - (April 7, 2022) - (L-R) Capt. Gerald DeLong, commanding officer of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Capt. William Deniston, commander of Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), and Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command attend Navy Day at the Alamo hosted by Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Lackland during Fiesta San Antonio. Navy Day at the Alamo honors the history of the Alamo and raises awareness of Americas Navy in Military City USA. NAMRU San Antonios mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under NMRC in Silver Spring, Md.

Ex-POW, U.S. Navy CMDR Edward H. Martin (Captured 19 Jul 67) shakes hands with COL John W. Ord, Commander, Clark Hospital prior to boarding the C-141 Starlifter for the flight to the United States. CMRD Martin was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-88-00982. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-09437. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220917-N-PL946-1015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) James Frost stands at attention during a burial at sea detail aboard the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). During the ceremony, the cremated remains of 30 souls were committed to the sea in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

120830-N-VA840-060 CLEVELAND (Aug. 29, 2012) An actor playing the role of Oliver Hazard Perry Cabot is piped aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) during Cleveland Navy Week. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Cleveland as the city hosts service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

NEWPORT, R.I. (July 22, 2022) Rear Adm. Carey Cash, Chaplain of the Marine Corps and Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, delivers the invocation during the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) change of command ceremony at Naval Station Newport, July 22. NSCS prepares newly commissioned Supply Corps officers from the U.S. Naval Academy, Officer Candidate School and Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, as well as limited duty officers or officers who have been re-designated into the community, to serve in the fleet in entry-level positions.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

The US Marine Corps Honor Guard stands by during a ceremony at the Kaneohe Bay Air Show from August 12th through August 14th, 2022 at US Marine Corps base Kaneohe Bay. The Air Show at Kaneohe Bay demonstrated military prowess while entertaining many visitors with local vendors and demonstration teams such as the Blue Angels. (U.S. Army photograph by Spc. Joshua Oller/28th Public Affairs Detachment)

BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2022) Cmdr. Juan Vivez, right, USS Mount Whitney executive officer, and Operations Specialist 3rd Class Erin Williams, stand topside aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), as the ship pulls into Kiel, Germany, June 16, 2022, during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle held military tours and held a ceremony for the presentation of a resolution commending Tall Ships America while moored in Newport, RI on Sep. 24, 2022. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, Eagle will train cadets and officer candidates, teaching them practical seamanship skills while indoctrinating them in the Coast Guards afloat leadership laboratory.

220415-N-UN585-2133 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 15, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Bryce Clarkson, right, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), is pinned to his current rank by Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Nicolas Ramirez, April 15, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

220909-N-TR635-0073GROTON, CONN - The Nautilus Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps performs the parade of colors at the grand re-opening ceremony of Historic Ship Nautilus in Groton, Conn. Commissioned in 1954, Nautilus was not only the worlds first nuclear-powered submarine, but also the world's first submarine to reach the North Pole in 1958. Serving for 26 years, the ship decommissioned in 1980 with 2,500 dives and deploying 510,000 miles fueled by nuclear power, and since 1986, has served as an exhibit at the Submarine Force Museum that allowed patrons to embark the only nuclear submarine open to the public. During the scheduled closure, Nautilus received $35 million in refurbishments and preservation maintenance to ensure the historic ship will be able to inform, educate, and engage the public for the next 30 years.

AS2(AW) Enrique Whittaker, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, re-enlists in front of members of his command and family during a ceremony aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The ceremony was facilitated and hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy Museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. The museum is located next door to the battleship in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia and hosts military ceremonies without cost for area commands.

220928-N-FO714-1005YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris as she visits Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) to address service members aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), Sept. 28. The Vice Presidents tour of the ship and her remarks to U.S. service members highlight the administrations continued commitment to its alliances in the region. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

120702-N-OY799-105 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 2, 2012) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Nate Anderson renders honors during a burial at sea ceremony on elevator four aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is participating in fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications while transiting to San Diego.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 6, 2022) - U.S. Navy Sailors enjoy food and festivities at a Port Everglades Association Luncheon during Fleet Week Port Everglades, May. 5, 2022. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

NORFOLK (Oct. 21, 2022) Chief Culinary Specialist Chelsea Barglof dons her cover during a Chief Petty Officer promotion ceremony at the POW/MIA Park on Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads October 21, 2022. The ceremony was the culmination of a six-week training period in which senior enlisted leaders introduced the chief selectees to myriad challenges designed to strengthen their leadership skills and to provide a better understanding of what it means to be the chief.

061207-N-4965F-070. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead (right), Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, throws flower pedals into the USS ARIZONA Memorial well during a Floral Tribute at the joint Navy/National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 2006, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The pedals are thrown into the well to pay tribute to the fallen U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marine Corps Marines of the sunken battleship. More than 1,500 Pearl Harbor survivors, their families and their friends from around the nation joined the more than 2,000 distiguished guests and the general public for the annual observance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class James E. Foehl) (Released) Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060516-N-2385R-037. Base: USS Stethem (DDG 63)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 28, 2022) - Sailors stand in formation during a frocking ceremony aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) June 28, 2022. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

220825-N-AS200-0213 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2022) - Lt. Aristotle Rivera, Chaplain, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), conducts the benediction during a retirement ceremony held at Seabee Museum onboard Port Hueneme, Aug. 25. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

U.S. sailors listen to sightseeing tips prior to exploring a Polish town. Crew members from two U.S. Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Country: Poland (POL)

000714-N-7221M-001. Base: Uss Belleau Wood (LHA 3)

131001-N-KE148-105U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 1, 2013) Cmdr. David Burke, commanding officer of the Indians of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, speaks during a memorial service in honor of Lt. Cmdr. Landon L. Jones and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jonathan S. Gibson aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). HSC 6 is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

NAVAL STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (May 04, 2022) - Sailors wait for the advance premiere of Top Gun: Maverick on Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California, May 4. Top Gun: Maverick, set to release worldwide on May 27, features U.S. Naval aviators and was shot on multiple ships and facilities including NASNI, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

SAN PEDRO, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2014) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class James Gozon holds the American flag during evening colors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is on a scheduled port visit to Los Angeles.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Sept. 13, 2022) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Royal New Zealand Deputy Chief of Navy, Commodore Melissa Ross, during a visit to Wellington, New Zealand. The visit to New Zealand emphasized the U.S. commitment to strengthening partnerships for an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Armed Forces personnel from the greater New Orleans areas participate in the 7th Annual Bells Across America ceremony for fallen active duty soldiers at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana on Sept. 22, 2022. Bells Across America is hosted by the Navy Gold Star Program.

110323-N-FU443-108ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2011) Capt. Brian E. Luther, left, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), presents an American flag to Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leonard H. Adams Jr. after a burial at sea ceremony aboard the ship for AdamsÕ father, Leonard H. Adams Sr. George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting training operations.

110324-N-QN361-159EVERETT, Wash. (March 24, 2011) Sailors assigned to the aircraft USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) raise the national ensign as the ship moors into its homeport of Everett, Wash. Abraham Lincoln returned from a six-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland (Jan. 10, 2024) - Capt. Douglas Burfield, NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer, receives the Navy Command Ashore pin from his wife, Kathryn, at the NAS Patuxent River change of command ceremony Jan. 10. Burfield assumed command of the air station from Capt. Derrick Kingsley, who retired after 27 years of Naval service.

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda L. Fagan prepares for a television interview in front of the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in New London, CT, Aug 19, 2022 during the National Coast Guard Museum keel-laying ceremony. The ceremony was held to officially recognize the start of the construction process of the National Coast Guard Museum. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Thieme.)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 27, 2022) The U.S. Naval Academys Class of 2022 graduated 1,100 midshipmen in a ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium where President Joseph R. Biden Jr. delivered remarks as the guest speaker. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

060224-N-6060O-161. Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 2/24/2006

The official launch party for the new Military Sealift Command vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) pose beside the launching platform prior to the christening of the ship. Left to right: MGEN John D. Thomas, USA commanding general, Army Intelligence and Security Command, matron of honor Rebekah Sisler Wilson; maid of honor Miss Chantelle L. Sisler; RADM David P. Sargent Jr, USN program executive officer of carriers; sponsor Mrs. Jane B. Sisler; VADM James B. Perkins, USN, Commander MSC, and Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Norfolk, Va. (September 1, 2022). Lt. Aaron Antonio, assigned to the San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock USS New York (LPD 21), is promoted to Lieutenant Commander during a ceremony aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64). The ceremony occurred in front of the Battleships iconic turret No. 1 and was attended by members of his family and command. The ceremony was hosted and coordinated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. The museum offers military ceremonies for area commands without cost as part of their military outreach offerings. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

221202-N-LN782-1007 (Dec. 02, 2022) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Dec. 2, 22. row of chief combination covers sit on a table prior to a chief petty officer. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

DM-SC-89-01614. Base: Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

221005-N-VX158-1121 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2022) Sourdough Sam, right, mascot for the San Francisco 49ers, plays corn hole with service members assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during an event in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii, conduct an interment ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, April 20, 2022. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and attending family members paid their respects and honored the life of U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Biacio Casola, who was assigned to the USS Oklahoma when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft during World War II. Casola was accounted for on July 26, 2021 nearly 80 years after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

U.S. Navy HM1 Brandon Grant, an independent duty corpsman assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), participates in a repatriation ceremony as part of an underwater recovery mission to locate missing service members at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Oct. 14, 2022. DPAA personnel arrived to conduct an underwater excavation operation in an effort to find a U.S. aircraft crew lost over Papua New Guinea during World War II. DPAA's mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and our nation.

DN-ST-86-04397. Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Banner, a culinary specialist assigned to USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) pins on his second-class crows during an advancement while underway, Dec.1, 2022. Hamilton is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) - A Sailor, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), mans the rails during the parade of ships as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 7, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Margie Vinson)

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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 23, 2022) - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jason Raspanti, from Philadelphia, mans the rails aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) as the ship arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23. Barry is making a routine port visit as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

220622-MY642-1001PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 22, 2022) A Sailor stands at attention during a change of command ceremony for Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, held at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth on Jun. 22. Rear Adm. Darin K. Via was relieved by Rear Adm. Matthew Case after serving two years as the director of both the Tidewater Market (Defense Health Agency) and Naval Medical Forces Atlantic.

220808-N-TC847-0073 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (August 8, 2022) Quartermaster 2nd class Thoron Augustin, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) checks the ships navigation course as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk ahead of a scheduled deployment, Aug. 8, 2022. Leyte Gulf, assigned to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, departed Naval Station Norfolk on a scheduled deployment in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

An officer arrives to observe the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36). The ship was built by Bath Iron Works Corp. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

161029-N-HI707-974 GROTON, Conn. (Oct. 29, 2016) A guest dressed as Abraham Lincoln attend the commissioning ceremony of USS Illinois (SSN 786) and shakes hands of the crew on Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 29. USS Illinois is the U.S. NavyÕs 13th Virginia-Class attack submarine and the fourth ship named for the State of Illinois.

PEARL HARBOR (June 28, 2023) Vice Adm. (ret.) Donald Hagen, former Surgeon General of the Navy, speaks with Sailors and Marines from the 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division during a tour of the Arizona Memorial. 3d Marine Division operates as a Stand-In Force in the first island chain to secure, seize, or defend key maritime terrain in order to deny and disrupt adversary actions in support of the Fleet, the Joint Force, and partnered and allied forces.

220826-N-PW480-0046 NEWPORT, RI (Aug. 26, 2022) Capt. Everett Alcorn, commanding officer, Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Newport, Rhode Island, administers a reaffirmation of oath to Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO) Academy class 22110 students during their graduation ceremony, August 26. OCS develops civilians and fleet Sailors into newly commissioned officers morally, mentally, and physically while also instilling them with the highest ideals of honor, courage, and commitment for service in the fleet as Naval officers.

BOSTON (June 17, 2021) U.S. Navy Career Counselor Kyle Marchese observes climbing operations during an underway honoring Vietnam War Veterans aboard USS Constitution. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old I

SAN DIEGO (May 3, 2022) - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Alex Gonzales, right, from San Diego, mans the rails as Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departs Naval Base San Diego, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

220523-N-GF276-1229NEW YORK (May 25, 2022) - Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Suntana Zamora, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), mans the rails on the flight deck during Fleet Week New York, May 25, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

SA Norbert "Bert" Morgan of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band sings the Navy Hymn during Remembrance Day ceremonies at the USS ARIZONA Memorial Visitors Center. The event honors USS ARIZONA survivors on the 50th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Aug. 16, 2022) - Capt. Jeffrey Feinberg, commanding officer of the Military Sealift Command USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), gives a tour to distinguished visitors and guests during the Pacific Partnership 2022 Philippines closing ceremony aboard USNS Mercy. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

240112-N-PV534-1121 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 12, 2023) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Marquis Clark, from Gray, Ga., kisses his wife during his retirement ceremony on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island.

LOS ANGELES (May 27, 2022) Electronics Technician 1st Class Christopher Bermudo gives a ship tour aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 27, 2022. Los Angeles Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

220519-N-UD000-2025 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 19, 2022) Cmdr. Anthony Bannister is bonged ashore aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) May 19, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability as the flagship of the carrier strike group which maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

110122-N-6778P-004TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2011) Sailors assigned to Naval Recruiting District Tampa Bay and Naval Operational Support Center Tampa participate in the Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza Parade during Tampa Bay Navy Week 2011. Navy Weeks show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

Sailors assigned to USS George Washington (CVN 73) Color Guard parade the colors during a command event at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, June 16, 2022.

Rear View of Sailor, Desert Storm Victory Parade, Washington, D.C.

A U.S. Marine with the Headquarters Battalion color guard rings the bell during the 2022 Klipper Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2022. The Klipper Memorial was dedicated in 1981 to honor the 17 U.S. Navy Sailors and two civilian contractors who died during the attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay on Dec. 7, 1941.

220804-N-SY758-1103 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Aug. 4, 2022) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ajhourni McClain, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), is given his officer cover during his commissioning ceremony from chief petty officer to chief warrant officer, Aug. 4, 2022. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

Norfolk, Va. (September 1, 2022) LCDR Carnell Aurelio, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, is promoted to Commander during a ceremony aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64). The ceremony occurred in front of the Battleships iconic turret No. 1 and was attended by members of his family and command. The ceremony was hosted and coordinated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. The museum offers military ceremonies for area commands without cost as part of their military outreach offerings.

120515-N-DR144-565PEARL HARBOR (May 15, 2012) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) man the rails while passing the USS Arizona Memorial as the ship arrives in Pearl Harbor. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently completed a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) - Chief Hospital Corpsman Hulester Holley, left, salutes Capt. Timothy Quast, commanding officer of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), during a retirement and change of command ceremony aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

San Pedro, Calif. (May 27, 2022) Musician 2nd Class Connor Hailey, from Mesa, Ariz., and Musician 3rd Class Matthew Fitzsimmons, from Gaithersburg, Md., assigned to Navy Band Southwest, talk with students following their performance at Point Fermin Marine Science Magnet Elementary School during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) in San Pedro, Calif., May 27, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

220530-N-VQ947-3019 LOS ANGELES (May 30, 2022) Sailors dance with locals at the Cabrillo Yacht Club during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 30, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angles and its surrounding areas.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 14, 2022) Rear Adm. Carl Lahti, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan / Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNFJ/CNRJ) arrives as a member of the official party at the Navy Ball held at Club Alliance onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) in celebration of the Navy's 247th Birthday. The theme of the 247th Navy Birthday is "On Watch - 24/7 for 247 Years," which highlights the U.S. Navy's enduring ability to remain fully ready to respond to and effectively deter emergent threats. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

NORFOLK (May 16, 2019) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Franceska Brewer, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), holds her daughter after the ship arrived at Norfolk Naval Station, May 16, 2019. John C. Stennis arrived in its new homeport at Naval Station Norfolk following a deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility and having conducted a homeport shift from Bremerton, Washington.

220530-N-WT203-0002 NEWPORT, R.I. (May 30, 2022) Students from Officer Development School (ODS) class 22050 salute the colors at a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony hosted by the Newport, R.I. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406. The Strewing of Flowers ceremony paid tribute to those who lost their lives at sea in service to their country. The five-week ODS program is a subset of Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN) and prepares staff corps officers and several restricted line designators to function in their role as newly commissioned Naval officers.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in the annual Acceptance Day Parade. During this event, cadets receive their fourth-class shoulder boards to recognize completing Basic Cadet Training (BCT) and to signify their acceptance into the Cadet Wing. The parade takes place on the Academys Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 5th, 2022.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sep. 16, 2022) Capt. John Cage, outgoing commodore of Submarine Squadron Twenty, salutes the side boys during a change of command ceremony held at the chapel onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Cage is relieved by Capt. Eric Cole. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

110620-N-WP746-331JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 20, 2011) Chief Information Systems Technician Demetrious Farrie, assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57), crosses the brow to greet his family as the ship returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Reuben James conducted fisheries patrols in the exclusive economic zones of various Pacific Island nations during a five-month deployment.

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Sasebo Vice Mayor Tomohisa Yamaguchi speaks during a memorial ceremony at Soto Dam in Sasebo, Japan Dam May 26, 2022. The annual memorial ceremony is held for the 53 American POWS and 14 Japanese laborers who died building Soto Dam during World War II.

Leadership and guests render honors during the National Anthem at a ceremony held to elevate Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 1 to a submarine force major command and establish Unmanned Undersea Flotilla (UUV Flotilla) 1 as a subordinate command at Naval Base Kitsap-Keyport, Washington July 14, 2022. The ceremony was also a change of command for UUVRON-1, with Capt. Jason Weed relieving Cmdr. Robert Patchin.

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