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Chinese and American sailors enjoy a friendly game of soccer at Naval Air Station North Island while on liberty. Three Chinese warships are visiting NAS North Island as a goodwill gesture between the U.S. and Chinese navies. 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey S. Viano Release Status: Released to More

Chinese Vice Admiral Wang Yongguo, Commander South Sea Fleet, is rendered honors by U.S. Navy sailors as he steps ashore on U.S. soil from the guided missile destroyer PRC HARBIN (DDG 112) during a historic visit to San Diego on March 21. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The guided missile destroyers HARBIN and ZHUHAI, and the supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64), at Naval Station, North Island

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Marcus Myers Release Status: Released to Pub More

Vice Admiral Brent M. Bennitt, Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, provides welcoming remarks to ships from the Peoples Republic of China, during arrival honors at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, California. 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Marcus Myers Release Status: Released to Pub More

SEAMAN Ricardo Ponche lends a hand during line handling party. Chinese sailors man the decks of the PRC guided missle destroyer HARBIN (DDG-112) as they arrive pier side of Naval Air Station North Island at San Diego as a goodwill gesture between the U.S. and Chinese navies. 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), at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur Release Status: Released to Pub More

A sailor from the Peoples Republic of China mans the rails as his ship pulls in for a historic visit to San Diego, California. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers HARBIN and ZHUHAIi, and the supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64), at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza, Jr. Release Status: Released to More

The destroyer PRC HARBIN (DDG 112) from the Peoples Republic of China, makes its historical arrival in San Diego Bay. 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) at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza, Jr. Release Status: Released to More

Chinese and American sailors enjoy a friendly game of soccer at Naval Air Station North Island while on liberty. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers HARBI and ZHUHA, 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffery S. Viano Release Status: Released to More

Chinese sailors man the rails of the Chinese Navy guided missle destoyer PRC HARBIN (DDG-112) as it pulls in for a historic visit to San Diego 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 their supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felx Garza, Jr. Release Status: Released to More

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Marcus Myers Release Status: Released to Pub More

Framed between two U.S. Navy Sailors, the guided missile destroyer HARBIN (DDG 112) makes final preparations for arrival honors. 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 U.S. Navys aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64), at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur Release Status: Released to Pub More

A Sailor from the Peoples Republic of China inspects the ships mooring lines after arriving in San Diegos Naval Station North Island. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The guided missile 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Marcus Myers Release Status: Released to Pub More

A Chinese sailor goes ashore from the brow of the guided missle destroyer USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53) while participating in reciprocal ship tours during the People's Liberation Army (Navy) port visit of three Chinese warships to Naval Air Station North Island. The port visit by the Chinese is a goodwill gesture between the U.S. and Chinese navies. 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), at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Augsut Sigur Release Status: Released to Pub More

American sailors tour the decks of the Peoples Republic of China guided missile destroyer HARBIN (DDG 112) while pierside at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego as a goodwill gesture between the U.S. and Chinese navies. 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), at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur Release Status: Released to Pub More

Chinese sailors enjoy the view from the beach at Naval Air Station North Island while on liberty from the Chinese destroyer HARBIN. 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 be mooring next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). The ships are expected to visit for five days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey S. Viano Release Status: Released to More

Shot of two Chinese sailors on their visit to San Diego, California. The destroyers HARBIN (DDG 112)and ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and supply ship NANCANG (AO 953) will moor next to the US Navys aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) (not shown), at Naval Air Station North Island. This visit marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur, USN Release Status: Released t More

Chinese destroyers HARBIN (DDG 112), ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and supply ship NANCANG (AO 953), pierside at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. This visit marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers Harbin and Zhuhai, and supply ship Nancang will moor next to the US Navys aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) at Naval Air Station North Island. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0311975 or search 970323N2619S002)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur, USN Rele More

A Chinese Sailor stands watch on the supply ship NANCANG (AO 953) as the destroyers HARBIN (DDG 112) and the ZHUHAI (DDG 166) sit moored in the background at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. This visit marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers Harbin and Zhuhai, and supply ship Nancang will moor next to the US Navys aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) (not shown) at Naval Air Station North Island. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0311976 or search 970323N2619S003)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur, USN Rele More

Chinese destroyers HARBIN (DDG 112), ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and supply ship NANCANG (AO 953), pierside at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. This visit marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers Harbin and Zhuhai, and supply ship Nancang will moor next to the US Navys aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) (not shown) at Naval Air Station North Island. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD03119767 or search 970323N2619S004)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 August Sigur, USN Rele More