Naval Crew and Ceremonies

Sailors in dress whites participate in naval ceremonies and events, showcasing camaraderie and tradition aboard various U.S. Navy ships.

Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the vessel passes another amphibious assault ship upon its entry into port. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen aboard the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) walk down the ship's gangplank to begin liberty during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10475. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Standing at attention during the commissioning ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) are, from left to right, VADM Joseph S. Donnell III, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; MGEN Ronald L. Beckwith, commanding general, Fourth Marine Aircraft Wing; and RADM Stephen S. Clarey, deputy commander/comptroller, Naval Sea Systems Command. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Maryland, New York Florida: USS Observation Island, launching of a Polaris Missile, 11:45AM. President John F. Kennedy (center left) shakes hands with Deputy Commander of the Submarine Force of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear Admiral Vernon L. Lowrance, prior to his departure from the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), at sea off the coast of Florida; sailors (flanking both sides) salute President Kennedy. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring; Senator George A. Smathers (Florida); Director of Special Projects (USN), Rear Admiral I. J. Galantin; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; and White House photographer, Chief Robert L. Knudsen. The President sailed aboard the ship to view a Polaris A-2 missile launch demonstration from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619).

The color guard of the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) stands at ease on the fantail during the ship's commissioing ceremony. Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the vessel passes another amphibious assault ship upon its entry into port. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-06017. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Speaking from a shipboard platform, LT. CMDR. William P. Dillon, chaplain of the USS IOWA (ABB-61), leads a prayer during the battleship's recommissioning ceremony. In the background are: CAPT. Gerald E. Gneckow, left, IOWA commanding officer; Vice President George H. Bush, center, and Mr. Leonard Erb, far right, senior vice president, Litton Industries. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) crowd onto the edge of the flight deck as the ship arrives at the pier. The AMERICA 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)

Crewmen aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) pose for Life magazine photographers during operations off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon. Base: USS New Jersey (BB 62) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Crewmen heave a mooring line aboard as the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) arrives in port. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

DN-ST-86-01695. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT Conrad van der Schroeff, commanding officer of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64), speaks during the vessel's decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors aboard the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) look for their loved ones on the pier following the vessel's return from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-06878. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-86-00775. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-07613. Base: USS Stump (DD 978)

A crew member aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) signals to sailors on shore as the vessel nears a pier. The ship is returning to Norfolk following 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-ST-89-09297. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mexican crewmen begin to go aboard the destroyer QUETZALCOATL (formerly the USS VOGELGESANG (DD-862) upon its transfer, along with the STEINEKER (DD-863), to the Mexican Navy. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Turkish navy CMDR. Zafer Topac is saluted on the quarterdeck as he comes aboard the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076). Topac is making his final inspection of the ship before it is decommissioned from the U.S. Navy and transferred to the Turkish navy as the TCG ADATEPE (F-251). Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01120. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10669. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-00863. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00146. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-06026. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), salutes CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, after being presented with a Silver Star medal during an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Marines from the 2nd Marine Regiment gather on the pier to wait for transportation to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C., after disembarking from the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12). The Marines are returning to Camp Lejeune after being deployed aboard the SHREVEPORT in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-02376. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10662. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen stand at parade rest in front of the gangplank of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BALTIMORE (SSN-704) during the ship's commissioning. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07097. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09472. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03377. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sideboys salute as GEN Colin Powell, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, and ADM Paul D. Miller, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, come aboard to tour the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1). Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-08221. Base: Shanghai Harbor Country: China (CHN)

Admiral (ADM) Charles R. Larson, left, Commander in CHIEF, United States (US) Fleet, walks beside ADM Gennadi Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, during a welcoming ceremony for Larson and the crews of the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57). The two ships are visiting Vladivostock as part of a U.S./Soviet goodwill exchange program. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-89-02081. Base: USS Yellowstone (AD 41) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-87-04990. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Guests of honor go aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) for the launching ceremony. In the background under construction, is the USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 730). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A joint Marine-U.S. Navy color guard presents the colors during the commissiong ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01355. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-11534. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00748. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) 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. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Polish sailors stand in formation during a ceremony welcoming officers and crew members of two United States Navy vessels in port. 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 the American vessels since 1927. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL)

Family members and friends of crew members aboard the combat stores ship USS SAN DIEGO (AFS-6) disembark after touring the vessel following its arrival in port. The SAN DIEGO has returned to Norfolk after being deployed 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-ST-89-09303. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00236. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03346. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Representative Bob Davis of Wisconsin delivers the principal address during the commissioning ceremony of the mine countermeasures ship USS DEFENDER (MCM 2). Base: Marinette State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10292. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-86-00790. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10572. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-87-01205. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04693. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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. Also included in the photograph are Naval Aide to the President Tazewell T. Shepard and the United States Navy Honor Guard.

A crowd of family and friends stands on the pier as crew members disembark from the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) following the vessel's arrival in port. The ACADIA has returned to San Diego following deployment in the Persian Gulf region during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-05390. Base: Saint Thomas State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM Kinnaird R. McKee, director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, addresses guests and spectators attending the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS FLORIDA (SSBN-728). Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10562. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen with push brooms wait for the word to begin scrubbing the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-10359. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Estimation of Prince Willem Alexander as Ltz 3kmr. A / B from HR MS 'De Ruijter' The royal family members at the ceremony.

A naval officer exchanges salutes with side boys as he is piped aboard for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Shipyard workers and guests on hand for the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) stand as a Marine Corps color guard presents the colors at the start of the ceremony. Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08288. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

DN-ST-89-10482. Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06068. Base: Mobile State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05252. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-03781. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A woman on the pier waves to a loved one aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10). The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-09575. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the dock landing ship USS ALAMO (LSD 33) as the colors are presented during the vessel's decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03664. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Richard L. Walker, speaks during welcoming ceremonies for the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing's new F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DN-ST-86-01181. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Five United States (US) Navy enlisted men and a captain wait ot begin 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)

A color guard from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot marches down the center aisle during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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 ship's fantail. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

CMDR. John G. Morgan Jr. speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51). Morgan is the ship's commanding officer. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," Mrs. Margaret Stennis Womble, daughter of the ships's namesake, formally christened the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN-74) at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Corporation. Mrs. Womble is shown here just after breaking the traditional bottle of champagne over the prow of the ship. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Guests of honor go aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) for the launching ceremony. In the background under construction, is the USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 730). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01706. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand in formation aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) during commissioning ceremonies. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-91-04329. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)

DN-ST-89-06023. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy inspects the United States Coast Guard (USCG) barque Eagle, 10:43AM. President John F. Kennedy visits the United States Coast Guard (USCG) training barque, Eagle, for an inspection; USCG personnel render honors as President Kennedy and guests observe. Also pictured: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Secretary of the Treasury, C. Douglas Dillon; Commandant of the USCG, Admiral Edwin J. Roland; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, James A. Reed; Representative Leslie C. Arends (Illinois); Representative Edward A. Garmatz (Maryland); Representative Herbert C. Bonner (North Carolina); Representative George P. Miller (California); Representative Carl Vinson (Georgia); Representative James G. Fulton (Pennsylvania); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia). United States Coast Guard Academy cadets stand at attention in foreground. Pier Two, Washington Navy Yard Annex, Washington, D.C.

Crewman aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705) raise the colors during commissioning ceremonies. The ship was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01268. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy personnel hold American and French flags and wave to the crowd in a parade of authentic World War II vehicles during Festival American, a French and United Services Organization (USO) celebration of Independence Day. Festival events also include a concert for residents and visitors and a gala dinner-dance for special guests. Base: Cannes Country: France (FRA)

United States (US)Marines present arms and Soviet sailors stand at attention as a US Navy color guard passes between them during a wreath-laying ceremony held at Fort Rosecrans National Ceretery to honor those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-13000. Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet sailors are accompanied by their U.S. Navy escort as they tour Walt Disney World and Epcot Center. Three ships from the Soviet Northern Fleet have come to the U.S. for a four-day goodwill visit to Naval Station, Mayport, Florida. Base: Orlando State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice President George Bush arrives aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) for the ship's recommissioning. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Medical personnel from the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) mingle with the crowd of family and friends on the pier following the vessel's return from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Supply Center, Oakland State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Willem-Alexander, visit from 11 to 13 March 1991 to the sailing units of the royal navy and the field hospital in the golf area. March 1991. Middle East

DN-ST-88-07356. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01241. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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