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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)

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 attends an evening parade at the Marine Barracks (8th I) in Washington, D.C. Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup, stands at right; members of the Marine Corps Color Guard stand at left. Those seated in background include: Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; Senator Richard B. Russell (Georgia).

DN-ST-86-00625. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain A. L. Heisig, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) stands by to greet arriving dignitaries and guests during an ecumenical memorial service in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Base: Townsville State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)

A chief petty officer assigned to the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) kisses his baby daughter upon the ship's return to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00785. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

S73-29141 (22 June 1973) --- The three Skylab 2 crewmen arrive on the deck of the prime recovery ship, USS Ticonderoga, following the successful splashdown of the Skylab 2 Command Module about 835 miles southwest of San Diego, California. Leading down the steps is astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander, followed by scientist-astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, science pilot, and astronaut Paul J. Weitz, pilot. Recovery and medical personnel walk down the steps with the astronauts. The crewmen remained inside the spacecraft (seen in background) until it was hoisted aboard the recovery ship. Conrad, Kerwin and Weitz had just completed a 28-day stay with the Skylab 1 space station in Earth orbit conducting numerous medical, scientific and technological experiments.

Officer in Daags holding (holding 6).

DN-SN-89-02424. Base: Nouakchott Country: Mauritania (MRT)

An officer congratulates Captain Thomas G. Kelley during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01323. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02598. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01109. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Prince Bernhard visits Den Helder and is preparing for a flight per helicopter.

FELIPE DE BORBON. PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS. 1966-. COMO CADETE EN LA ESCUELA NAVAL DE MARIN AÑO 1988.

VADM John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations for surface warfare, speaks during the launch of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-08130. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LAUREN HOLLY in DOWN PERISCOPE (1996), directed by DAVID S. WARD.

DN-ST-86-01386. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-87-02223. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-08317. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

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; and President Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

DN-SN-85-05627. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-03869. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Edward J. Campbell, President and CHIEF Executive Officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, speaks during the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03714. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SBN J.H.B. Hulshof (born 1930), Commander Eskader 1977-1978, Czmned 1978-1982, Commander of the Sea Wedding Forces and Chef Marinestrave 1982-1985.

GEN Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, converses with guests aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during an observance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02527. Base: Istanbul Country: Turkey (TUR)

Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, observes a naval exercise taking place as part of Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LCDR Darlene M. Iskra meets crew members shortly after her appointment as commanding officer of the salvage ship USS OPPORTUNE (ARS-41). Iskra's appointment represents the first time that a woman has been assigned to command a U.S. Navy ship. Base: USS Opportune (ARS 41) Country: Italy (ITA)

CHIEF petty officers lay a memorial wreath aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978) in honor of the 37 sailors killed one year ago in the Persian Gulf when the ship was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mrs. Henry Jackson receives flowers from CAPT Thomas H. Anderson, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BREMERTON (SSN-698), during the ship's commissioning ceremonies. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-04730. Country: Unknown

(From left to right) Brigadier General Lloyd Dodd, Brigadier General John Jernigan, retired General Robert Rutherford and Lieutenant General Robert Raggio wait for the start of the 311th Human Systems Wing Change of Command at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas. Base: Brooks Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GEN Osamu Namatame, chief of staff for Japanese Air Self Defense Force (right) and LGEN Charles L. Donnelly, commander of the 5th Air Force, stand beside the newly dedicated F-86 Sabre aircraft. The F-86 was presented to the 5th Air Force by the JASDF. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-87-02226. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

During the commissioning ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44), a Marine Corps color guard passes by, from left to right, RADM Glenn E. Whisler Jr., commander, Amphibious Group Two; VADM John W. Nyquist, assistant chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare; secretary of the Navy William L. Ball III; Sen. Charles S. Robb of Virginia; and VADM Joseph S. Donnell III, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-05236. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Naval Aide to the President Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.'s promotion to Captain ceremony. Naval Aide to the President Commander Tazewell Shepard, Jr. holds a paper during his promotion ceremony; an unidentified member of the Navy adjusts Commander Shepards shoulder board. Commander Shepard was promoted to Captain. White House, Washington, D.C.

Officers and petty officers of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47) are shown at morning quarters as the ship operates off the coast of Mogadishu in support of Operation Provide Relief. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE RELIEF Country: Somalia (SOM)

060703-N-2456S-554. Base: USS Monterey (CG 61)

Sergeant Adelborst Matthieu Borsboom (the later commander of seawalk forces) in the day. Above the ranking is the Z.G. "crown" (award for special performance).

DM-SC-89-05185. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soviet navy warrant officers pose for a photograph beneath the American flag during a four-day, goodwill visit to Naval Station, San Diego. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Adm. James A. Zimble, surgeon general and chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, other officers, servicemen and civilians show their approval of a speech by CAPT. Paul Barry, commanding officer of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19). The vessel has returned to San Francisco following 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)

Members of the USAF Squadron congratulate each other after a long march in the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00248. Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BGEN William R. Looney III (center), 1ST Fighter Wing commander, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia answers questions about the Air Power Expeditionary Force, the Air Force's rapid mobility concept. Seated with BGEN Looney are MGEN Mohammend Ababneh (left) and Mr. Bob Beecroft (right), the Charge d' Affaires at the United States Embassy in Amman. Base: Amman Country: Jordan (JOR)

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) is reunited with his wife and daughters upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-12778. Subject Operation/Series: KINDLE LIBERTY '86 Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

Captain Paul D. Stevenson (1), outgoing Commander of Naval Air Station, Cubi Point, exchanges salutes with his successor, Captain James N. Jacannin, during a change of command ceremony at the Operations Maintenance Division hangar. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, second from left, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, and Admiral Charles R. Larson, second from right, Commander in CHIEF, US Pacific Fleet; and Vice Admiral John H. Fetterman Jr., right, Commander, Naval Air Force, US Pacific Fleet, listen to a speaker during a four-day goodwill visit to Vladivostok by the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57). Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

LT. J. P. W. Poole, Chaplain Corps, gives the invocation during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG-56). Members of the commissioning party standing behind him are (L-R); Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Rep. Claudine Schneider, R-R.I; Cmdr. H. Wyman Howard, prospective commanding officer of USS SIMPSON. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hans van Mierlo, Chairman of the Chairman of D'66 in the House of Representatives, while visiting Den Helder in conversation with the commander of the Zeemacht Vice-Admiraal R. Krijger.

DM-SC-89-07877. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officer (LTZ2OC) in the day (outward 6) with the Submarine hunter Hr.Ms in the background. Groningen (1956-1981).

Painting Karel Doorman

060117-N-8637R-002. Base: USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)

EU, Ukraine, Sevastopol, Malakhov Hill, where the 1854-55 defense of the city took place, young sailors (Editorial Usage Only)

020904-D-2987S-039. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President George H.W. Bush speakes with CAPT. Fred P. Moosally, commanding officer of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), during a memorial service for the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Admiralty Council 1973 with sitting v.l.n.r. Adjustant in the extraordinary service of HM de Koningin Vadm E. Roest, Mr. P. Dregmans, Vadt Mr. P.P. of the pond, and standing v.l.n.r. Kltza C.L. Coverage, SBNA J. Grippeling, Genmajmarns A.C. Lamers, SBN F.H. Heckman and SBNV R.J. Idzerda.

Vice Premier Geng Biao of China talks with VADM Lee Baggett Jr. as they watch an aerial demonstration. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT E.W. Foote, commander, Amphibious Squadron 6, introduces a Turkish navy commander at a briefing on the beach during the NATO exercise Display Determination '81. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '81 Base: Doganbey Country: Turkey (TUR)

Command MASTER CHIEF Gary L. Barnes escorts Roberta Burke, wife of retired Adm. Arleigh Burke, to her seat for the commissioning ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Commander of the air forces Lieutenant General B.A.C. (Ben) Droste (l.) And commander of Leeuwarden Colonel G. (Gert) 'Barney' Booij (r.) At an exhibition of the Phantasy Foundation in Blue.

DN-SC-87-11787. Base: Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

Recruits line up in the dining hall at the Naval Training Center as they prepare to be served one of their three daily meals during basic training. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10621. Base: USS Jouett (CG 29) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

During a recent visit, Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton holds a press conference in the Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196) ready room aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). The ship is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Admiral Steven A. White, CHIEF of Naval Materiel, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER (SSN 709) at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Soviet captain-lieutenant stands beside an American chief petty officer on the pier during a five-day goodwill visit to San Diego by three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor from the frigate USS MARVIN SHIELDS (FF-1066) is interviewed by a member of the media following his reunion with his family. The ship has just returned to port 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-90-03744. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-86-03557. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Press day at the Royal Institute for the Marine (Kim) in Den Helder. Aspiring-reserve officer (ARO) Kroonprins Willem Alexander explains a sextant.

S. J. Miller, center, Head, Shop's Branch, Repair Division, explains a portion of the landing vehicle, tracked (LVT7) transmission conversion to General P. X. Kelly, Commandant of the Marines Corps. Looking on is Mr. R. H. Johnson, right, Deputy Director, Repair Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base. Base: Marine Corps Logis Base, Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Reception of HR MS de Koningin and Prince Claus on her frigate "De Ruijter" t.g.v the sworn of her son, Prince Willem Alexander as Ltz 3kmr.

View of one of the parties at the official christening of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) at NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) shipyard. Posing for the camera are Mrs. Marilyn Paddick Clemins, Co-Sponsor; US Navy Admiral Archie Clemins; and Mrs. Rebecca Clemins Lewis, Co-Matron of Honor. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Naval and Marine officers attend the Ninth Annual Hispanic Officers Recruiting Conference. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Part of the delegation from China is hosted by U.S. Navy officials. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1982 - Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Seated behind him are CAPT Richard L. Martin, commanding officer of the CARL VINSON, and Molly Snead, ship's sponsor..

DN-ST-85-08488. Country: Togo (TGO)

Vice Admiral Robert C. Walters, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-06044. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011105-F-2155T-039. Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ADM Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, answers questions during an interview at the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KTZ F.J. Van Strien (born 1930).

DN-ST-87-07115. Base: USS Worden (CG 18)

Mr. and Mrs. John Eisenhower attend a ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

060325-N-4345J-175. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

DN-SN-86-00583. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-04352. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Opening of Marine Head of Quarter (MHK). 02-04-1984

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