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Turkish sailors and officers salute as the Turkish flag is raised for the first time aboard the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D 345). The YUCETEPE, formerly the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Turkish sailors and officers salute as the Turkish flag is raised for the first time aboard the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). The YUCETEPE, formerly the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Turkish sailors during the decommissioning and transferring ceremony for the ex-USS GUDGEON (SSAG 567). The Tang class submarine is being decommissioned and immediately transferred to the Turkish Navy on a five-year lease. The submarine is being renamed to TCG HIZIR REIS (S 342)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob Weissleder Releas More

Crew members of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) pass through ranks of Turkish sailors as they leave their ship for the last time during its decommissioning. Upon decommissioning from the U.S. Navy, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish navy and renamed TCG ADATEPE (F-251)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 M.C. Farrington Release S More

Crew members of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) pass through ranks of Turkish sailors as they leave their ship for the last time during its decommissioning. Upon decommissioning from the U.S. Navy, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish navy and renamed TCG ADATEPE (F-251)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 M.C. Farrington Release S More

Turkish sailors stand in ranks during the decommissioning of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076). After being decommissioned from the U.S. Navy, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish navy as the TCG ADATEPE (F-251)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 M.C. Farrington Release S More

Turkish Sailors

Turkish sailors and officers salute as the Turkish flag is raised for the first time aboard the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D 345). The YUCETEPE, formerly the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony

Turkish sailors and officers salute as the Turkish flag is raised for the first time aboard the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). The YUCETEPE, formerly the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony

Turkish sailors during the decommissioning and transferring ceremony for the ex-USS GUDGEON (SSAG 567). The Tang class submarine is being decommissioned and immediately transferred to the Turkish Navy on a five-year lease. The submarine is being renamed to TCG HIZIR REIS (S 342)

Crew members of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) pass through ranks of Turkish sailors as they leave their ship for the last time during its decommissioning. Upon decommissioning from the U.S. Navy, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish navy and renamed TCG ADATEPE (F-251)

Crew members of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076) pass through ranks of Turkish sailors as they leave their ship for the last time during its decommissioning. Upon decommissioning from the U.S. Navy, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish navy and renamed TCG ADATEPE (F-251)

Turkish sailors stand in ranks during the decommissioning of the frigate USS FANNING (FF-1076). After being decommissioned from the U.S. Navy, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish navy as the TCG ADATEPE (F-251)

151026-M-AW179-012 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015)

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151026-M-AW179-029 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015)

151026-M-AW179-031 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015)

151026-M-AW179-076 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015)