Navy Ceremonies and Honors

Ceremonial events featuring naval officers, including award presentations and commissioning ceremonies, representing tradition and honor in military service.

A rear admiral greets Soviet Pacific Fleet commander ADM Gennadiy Khvatov as U.S. Pacific Fleet commander ADM Charles R. Larson, left, and VADM John H. Fetterman Jr., commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, stand by. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in port on a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00665. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shakes a petty officer's hand after presenting him with a Navy Commendation Medal during a ceremony aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears 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)

DN-ST-86-04519. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A rear admiral greets Soviet Pacific Fleet commander ADM Gennadiy Khvatov as U.S. Pacific Fleet commander ADM Charles R. Larson, left, and VADM John H. Fetterman Jr., commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, stand by. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in port on a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers and distinguished guests stand during the National Anthem at the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), one of the few ships named after a living person. From left: ADM L.A. Edney, CMDR. in chief, U.S. Atlantic Cmd./supreme allied CMDR., Atlantic; R. Perot, honorary Commissioning Fdn. Chmn; ADM D. E. Jeremiah, vice Chmn., Joint Chiefs of STAFF; H. L. Garrett III, secretary of the Navy; R.B. Cheney, secretary of defense and CMDR John G. Morgan Jr., commanding officer of the ARLEIGH BURKE. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral (ADM) Charles R. Larson, left, Commander in CHIEF, United States (US) Pacific Fleet, and ADM Gennadi Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, salute during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the Soviet Union's war dead. 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: Vladivostock Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-89-03084. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN H. Norman Schwarzkopf, center, commander in chief, U.S. Central Command, acknowledges the applause of the crowd attending the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the academy's Class of 1991. Schwarzkopf is flanked by Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, left, and RADM Virgil L. Hill Jr., right, superintendent of the Naval Academy. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The honored guests and speakers salute the colors at the beginning of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand at attention as Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III pins a medal on the uniform of LT. Lawrence Slade during a ceremony held to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three officers had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II is at right.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-ST-88-07614. Base: USS Stump (DD 978)

Adm. Wellershoff of the German navy addresses the crowd of civilians and military personnel assembled for a farewell ceremony in honor of the U.S. Army's 1ST Infantry Division. The division is being deactivated in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Goeppingen Country: Deutschland / Germany(DEU)

VADM Joseph P. Reason, VADM Leon A. Edney, Supreme Alied Commander, Atlantic, and VADM Joseph S. Donnell III salute during the change of command ceremony at which Reason assumes the position of Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, from Donnell. The ceremony is taking place aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-03187. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RADM David A. Janes, commander, Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region 19, speaks with the wife of a crew member aboard the guided missile frigate USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) as she and her son wait for the ship's arrival. The TISDALE is returning to San Diego following deployment in the Western Pacific. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President George H.W. Bush, officers and distinguished guests sing the national anthem during the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. President Bush is the principal speaker at the ceremony for the new ship, the sixth ship and most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet Pacific Fleet commander ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, center, is flanked by San Diego Mayor Maureen O'Conner and U.S. Pacific Fleet commander ADM Charles R. Larson during a welcoming ceremony following the arrival of three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Admiral James R. Hogg (c) Captain Paul D. Stevenson inspect a Marine Honor Guard during change of command ceremony. Captain Stevenson is being relieved by Captain James N. Jacann in as commanding officer of Naval Air Station, Cubi Point. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Captain John D. Chamberlain, left, commander of Surface Squadron One, and Commander Helmut A. Torok, commanding officer of the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), salute, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed the TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain John D. Chamberlain, left, commander of Surface Squadron One, and Commander Helmut A. Torok, commanding officer of the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), stand at attention and salute during the ship's combined decommissioning and transfer ceremony. After decommissioning, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed the TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LT. W. Blair, chaplain, gives the invocation at the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS GARY (FFG-51). Standing are left to right, CAPT. H. Venezia, commander, Surface Squadron One; Vice Adm. H. Schrader Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Rear Adm. W. A. Walsh, Office of the CHIEF of Naval Operations; CAPT. R. Randall and L. Thorell. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00138. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07288. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

During the commissioning ceremony of the fast combat support ship USS SUPPLY (AOE-6) at Naval Air Station North Island, Vice Admiral John P. Reason, Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic, steps up to the speakers platform to address the gathered audience. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-07241. Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Country: Bahrain (BHR)

RADM Charles B. Hunter, left, is relieved by CDR William D. Zirbel as commander, Medium Attack Tactical Warfare Wing, Pacific change of command ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-12563. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Thomas B. Hayward, left, ADM Sylvester R. Foley Jr., center, and CHIEF of Naval Operations Designate ADM James D. Watkins stand during the change of command ceremony. ADM Foley is assuming command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) 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 speaks with Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard, 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 right.

The commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) gives Russian naval officers a tour of the bridge of his ship. The MCCLUSKY and the high-endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) are making a three-day goodwill port call. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

DN-ST-86-04451. Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DN-ST-85-02396. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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DN-ST-90-01274. Base: Marinette State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The chairman of the Joints Chiefs of STAFF, ADM William J. Crowe Jr., left, watches as GEN Duane H. Cassidy attaches a unit award to the flag of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). GEN Cassidy, who is retiring after 36 years of service, will be relieved as Commander in CHIEF, Military Airlift Command/TRANSCOM, by GEN Hansford T. Johnson. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Commander in Chief Home Fleet on Board HMS King George V, November 1942 The Commander in Chief Home Fleet, Admiral Sir John Tovey with Commodore Egipko, Russian Naval Liaison Officer on board HMS KING GEORGE V.

DN-ST-85-03867. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT. R. J. Ecker, Chaplain Corps, sits on the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, presents a bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Truly during the commissioning ceremony for the recently formed U.S. Naval Space Command. CAPT Richard H. Truly, the unit's commander, applauds. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Republican Michael R. McNulty, (D-NY), principal speaker: Vice Admiral Roger F. Bacon, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic; and Vice Admiral Peter M. Hekman Jr., Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, listen to a speaker during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Jerome L. Johnson speaks during the decommissioning of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). 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)

DN-ST-89-10500. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-03840. Base: USS Stump (DD 978)

Guests attending the ground breaking ceremony for the new Naval Regional Medical Center are (L-R): CAPT. W. Begg, Chaplain Corps; former Secretary of the Navy E. Hidalgo; Vice Adm. J.W. Cox, chief, Bureau of Medicine and surgery and surgeon general of the Navy; Rear Adm. Garrick, U.S. Naval Reserve (Reg.), deputy counselor to the president and representing the secretary of the Navy; Rear Adm. P. Gillcrist, commander, Naval Base, San Diego; Cmdr. M. Hopper, officer in charge of construction, Western Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and Capt. C.C. Atkins, director of clinical services, Naval Regional Medical Center. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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The Commander in CHIEF, President William Jefferson Clinton, thanks sailors on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) for their role in Operation Uphold Democracy off Haiti. The crew of the ship outfitted an F-14 Tomcat aircraft with the name President Clinton and Vice President Gore. Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-05856. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

DN-SN-89-00495. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aboard USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75), US Navy Captain David L. Logsdon addresses the crew and guests during the change of command of the navy's newest nuclear aircraft carrier. CAPT Logsdon relieved US Navy Captain Thomas G. Otterbein, Truman's first Commanding Officer, during Truman's first change of Command ceremony held on November 19, 1999, at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

U.S. Navy and Chinese sailors greet one another on the Chinese Navy guided missile destroyer HARBIN (DDG 112) during a historic port visit on March 21. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers HARBIN and ZHUHAI, and the supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). The ships are expected to visit for five days. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vintage Photograph. Navy officers in uniforms enjoy a conversation aboard a ship.

During a press conference held on the day before the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53), ENS Brandon Fausti, left, ENS Jon Shoemaker, center, and CMDR John M. Kelly, the ship's prospective commanding officer, stand beside a display case furnished by the U.S. Naval Academy Museum. The case contains items that belonged to CMDR John Paul Jones, for who the ship is named. Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10284. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

In front of the Honor Guard, ex-POW and U.S.Navy CMDR Frederick Raymond Purrington (Captured 20 Oct 66), salutes the press and well wishers prior to boarding the C-141 Starlifter that will transport him to the United States. LCMDR Purrington released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 18 Feb 73. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

VADM Joseph S. Donnell, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, speaks at the opening ceremony of the naval station. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral James D. Watkins, chief of Naval Operations, cuts the ribbon at the entrance to the headquarters of the recently formed US Naval Space Command. Assisting him is Captain Richard H. Truly, the commanding officer of the unit. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

CAPT. Abdullah Al-Dashti, commanding officer of the Kuwaiti missile fast attack craft ISTIQLAL (P-5702), leads his crew in a salute marking the conclusion of Exercise Eager Sentry 92-4. The frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: EAGER SENTRY 92-4 Base: Kuwaiti Craft Istiqlal

DN-ST-86-00646. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Western States: Visit to the Pacific Fleet, President Kennedy aboard the USS Oriskany, 4:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (center) and Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), Admiral John H. Sides (right, saluting), stand on the reviewing platform aboard the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) as ships from the task force perform a 21-gun salute in honor of President Kennedys visit to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, at sea off the coast of San Diego, California; Commander of Carrier Division One, Rear Admiral Paul Masterton (saluting), stands at far right. Secretary to Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, Sue Mortensen Vogelsinger, stands left of reviewing platform.

CAPT. Thomas A. Mercer puts on his rear admiral (lower half) jacket during the change of command ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Mercer is being promoted after being relieved of command of the carrier by CAPT. George D. O`Brien. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-00490. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-00493. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR. George Schaeffer III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39), greets a Lithuanian naval officer pier prior to a reception aboard the DOYLE at the conclusion of exercise BALTOPS '93. U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Darryl Johnson is at left. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU)

ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, left, commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, and ADM Charles R. Larson, commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, bid one another farewell at the end of a five-day goodwill visit by three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT. G. N. Gee, commanding officer of the guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG-49), escorts keynot speaker Sen. Dan Quale, R-IN, to the speakers plartform for the commissioning of the ship. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A television reporter interviews Brigadier General Robert Milligan, US Marine Corps, during the homecoming of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The ship is returning 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-SN-85-07021. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT G. H. Mensch, commanding officer, nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713), speaks to the audience during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT William M. Fogarty, commanding officer, speaks during the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Standing behind him from left to right are: Chief of Naval Operations ADM James D. Watkins; Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman, Jr., and President Ronald Reagan. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01418. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-86-01711. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. is welcomed by Rear Admiral Ikuo Takaski of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, upon arriving for a tour of the facility. Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN)

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A member of the media interviews CAPT Charles H. Gnerlich, Commander, Naval Station, New York, on the station's opening day. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Attending the Military Airlift Command (MAC)/U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) change of command ceremony are, from left: GEN Larry D. Welch, CHIEF of STAFF, U.S. Air Force;' GEN Carl E. Vuono, CHIEF of STAFF, U.S. Army; GEN Duane H. Cassidy, outgoing Commander in CHIEF, MAC/TRANSCOM; and GEN Hansford T. Johnson incoming Commander in CHIEF, MAC/TRANSCOM. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00801. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03870. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet sailors wait on the pier in front of the Soviet guided missile destroyer BOYEVO. 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)

Sideboys exchange salutes with a flag officer as he arrives for the decommissioning of the destroyer USS MORTON (DD-948). Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08523. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Line handlers aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) hold onto a mooring line as the ship docks at a pier during UNITAS XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

General John W. Vessey Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (SSN 708) at General Dynamics (Electric Boat). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08597. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander, Southwest Pacific Area, at the opening of the surrender ceremonies, on board USS Missouri, Sept. 2, 1945. The flag in the background was flown by Commodore Matthew C. Perry's flagship, when she entered Tokyo Bay in 1853. Behind him, are representatives of the Allied Powers, L-R: Adm. Bruce Fraser, UK; Lt. Gen. Kuzma Derevyanko, USSR; Gen. Thomas Blamey, Australia; Col. Lawrence Cosgrave, Canada; Gen. Jacques LeClerc, France; Adm. Conrad E.L. Helfrich, Netherlands; Air Vice Marshall; LeonardIsitt, New Zealand (BSLOC_2019_7_67)

DN-ST-89-10658. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rear Adm. George N. Gee, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight, and an unidentified civilian step off of the accommodation ladder after disembarking from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and the ships of its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for 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)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. visits the United States contingent of the multinational peacekeeping force. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

DN-ST-89-06018. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Captain Winifred Quick Collins, Director of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), 9:48AM. President John F. Kennedy visits with U.S. Navy officers. Left to right: Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) officer, Commander Irene Wolensky; Director of WAVES, Captain Winifred Quick Collins; President Kennedy; and Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

DN-SC-90-01371. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Retirement ceremony for Lt. Charles J. Langello, Office of the Naval Aide. President John F. Kennedy meets with retiring Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President Lieutenant Charles J. Langello in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.. (L-R) Lieutenant Langello; President Kennedy; Naval Aide to the President Tazewell Shepard, Jr.

970315-F-7666R-071. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT)

DN-ST-89-08313. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

DN-ST-87-00691. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

Job transfer Director Marine Cantine Service (Marcandi). Captain-lieutenant at sea R.Swint transfers its function to captain-lieutenant at sea J.P.H. Kampmeinert. The guide arm Frigate Hr.Ms. Tromp (1975-1999) is in the background.

VADM Robert L. Walters, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, is seated on the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715). Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A flag officer swears in Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II as CHIEF of Naval Operations during a change of command ceremony at which Kelso assumes the position from ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost. The ceremony is taking place at the United States Naval Academy. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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