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Rear Admiral Conrad J. Rorie, USN (covered)

Rear Admiral Conrad J. Rorie, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral John W. Nyquist, prospective commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Five US Pacific Fleet, speaks during the christening of the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52)

Rear Admiral John W. Nyquist, prospective commander, Cruiser Destroyer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released ... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Joseph S. Cassells, USN (uncovered)

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Joseph S. Cassells, USN (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral William A. Walsh, USN (covered)

Rear Admiral William A. Walsh, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mrs. George Bush and Admiral James D. Watkins (left), chief of Naval Operations, congratulate newly reenlisted sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). The crewmen were reenlisted by Vice President Bush following the Peace in the Pacific celebration commemorating the 40th anniversary of the end of the war with Japan

Mrs. George Bush and Admiral James D. Watkins (left), chief of Naval O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Re... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis Neale Smith, USN (covered)

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis Neale Smith, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Admiral Wesley McDonald, Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Fleet, center, speaks to the crew of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) during a port visit

Admiral Wesley McDonald, Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: R... More

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Cathal L. Flynn, USN (uncovered)

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Cathal L. Flynn, USN (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Commodore Grace M. Hopper, Special Assistant to the Commander, Naval Data Automation Command, speaks to Rear Admiral John W. Nyquist, Director, Surface Combat Systems, Office of the CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Rear Admiral Paul E. Sutherland Jr., Commander, Naval Data Automation Command, Washington, District of Columbia, during the groundbreaking of the Grace M. Hopper Navy Regional Data Automation Center. Captain C. T. Smith, Commanding Officer, Navy Regional Data Automation Center, is standing in the background

Commodore Grace M. Hopper, Special Assistant to the Commander, Naval D...

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 Michael Flynn Release ... More

Members of the Military Construction Steering Committee pose during the groundbreaking of the Grace M. Hopper Navy Regional Data Automation Center. Members include Captain Robert L. Barton (fourth from left), Commodore Grace M. Hopper, special assistant to the commander, Naval Data Automation Command (center); Rear Admiral Paul Sutherland Jr., commander, Naval Data Automation Command; (front row right) and Project Manager Eva M. Sebastian (far right)

Members of the Military Construction Steering Committee pose during th...

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 Michael Flynn Release ... More

Vice Admiral Kendall E. Moranville. (covered)

Vice Admiral Kendall E. Moranville. (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Admiral (ADM) Kinnaird R. McKee, USN (uncovered)

Admiral (ADM) Kinnaird R. McKee, USN (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) Daniel L. Cooper, USN (covered)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Daniel L. Cooper, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Donna M. Lafountain Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph B. Wilkinson, USN (covered)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph B. Wilkinson, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Donna M. Lafountain Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith (center), ship's sponsor and widow of Rear Admiral Rodger Smith, in whose honor the USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) is named, attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate. She is accompanied by her son Rodger Simpson Jr. and her daughter Dorothy

Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith (center), ship's sponsor and widow of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public... More

Vice Admiral Cecil J. Kempf, USN (covered)

Vice Admiral Cecil J. Kempf, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) William F. McCauley, commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, reads the commissioning directive during the commissioning of the salvage ship USS GRASP (ARS 51)

Vice Admiral (VADM) William F. McCauley, commander, Naval Surface Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Philip G. Wiggins Releas... More

Rear Admiral (lower half) Arlington F. Campbell, USN (covered)

Rear Admiral (lower half) Arlington F. Campbell, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Ted C. Steele Jr., commander, US Forces, Caribbean, gives awards to Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force members during the closing ceremonies of UPWARD KEY '87, a joint exercise of US and Antigua and Barbuda Defense Forces

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Ted C. Steele Jr., commander, US Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPWARD KEY '87 Country: Antigua And Barbuda (ATG) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Pixier Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. Trost, USN (uncovered)

Admiral (ADM) Carlisle A.H. Trost, USN (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) William C. Page, director, Operations, Plans and Mobilization, US Armed Forces Command; Admiral (ADM) James B. Busey, vice chief of naval operations; Julia V. Taft, sponsor, and Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV bow their heads for the invocation during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Brigadier General (BGEN) William C. Page, director, Operations, Plans ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Zopf Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Vice Admiral Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Vice Admiral Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, Sur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Zopf Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, arrives for the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50)

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) John F. Shaw, program manager, Aegis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Zopf Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander, Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, left, congratulates Captain Charles J. Chotvacs, Commanding Officer (gold) of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALASKA (SSBN 732), upon his assumption of command

Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander, Submarine Force, United S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wiseman Release Status: ... More

Attending the launching of the USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) are (left to right): Rear Admiral (RDML) John J. Higginson, commanding officer, Amphibious Group Three; Rear Admiral (RADM) L. Severance, commander, Naval Base, Seattle; Major General (MGEN) Anothy Lukeman, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego; and Rear Admiral (RDML) Harry K. Fiske, Naval Sea Systems Command

Attending the launching of the USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) are (left to ...

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

Chaplain (CMDR.) Richard P. Beck delivers the invocation during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) at the Lockheed shipyard. Standing in the background are (left to right): Rear Adm. Laverne S. Severance Jr., commander Naval Base, Seattle; Gen. Paul X. Kelley, commandant of the Marine Corps; Rear Adm. (lower half) John J. Higginson, commander, Amphibious Group Three, and other distinguished guests

Chaplain (CMDR.) Richard P. Beck delivers the invocation during the co...

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

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) (Laverne S. Severance, commanding officer, Naval Base, Seattle, is piped aboard the speakers platform during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) at the Lockheed shipyard

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) (Laverne S. Severance, commanding off...

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

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) James G. Reynolds, USN (uncovered)

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) James G. Reynolds, USN (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Marine Corps honor guard stands at attention during a change of command ceremony aboard the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Rear Admiral John R. Batzler, commander, Carrier Group Three, is being relieved of duty by Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Edward W Clexton Jr.

A US Marine Corps honor guard stands at attention during a change of c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles R. Solseth Release Status: Rele... More

Officers prepare to cut the cake during the change of command ceremony for Carrier Group Three aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) John R. Batzler, right, is being relieved of duty by RDML (lower half) Edward W. Clexton Jr., left. Assisting is Vice Admiral (VADM) Kendall E. Moranville, commander, Third Fleet

Officers prepare to cut the cake during the change of command ceremony...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ruben C. Galaviz Release Status: Release... More

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry E. Blose USN, (uncovered)

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry E. Blose USN, (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry C. Mustin, commander, Second Fleet, US Atlantic Fleet, passes between two ranks of sideboys upon his arrival for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry C. Mustin, commander, Second Fleet, US Atlan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr., USN Release Status: Released t... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry C. Mustin, USN, (uncovered) (SUBSTANDARD)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry C. Mustin, USN, (uncovered) (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mayor Dianne Feinstein speaks during post-recommissioning ceremonies for the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63). To the left stands Rear Admiral Robert Toney, commander, Naval Base, San Francisco

Mayor Dianne Feinstein speaks during post-recommissioning ceremonies f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Relea... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Robert H. Shumaker, USN (covered)

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Robert H. Shumaker, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) George W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52)

Vice Admiral (VADM) George W. Davis Jr., commander, Naval Surface Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary Pixler Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operations, surface warfare, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of naval operatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Claude Sneed Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Stanley E. Bump, commander, Submarine Group Six, speaks during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721)

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Stanley E. Bump, commander, Submarine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Richard C. Grant Release Status: ... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph Metcalf III, USN (uncovered)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph Metcalf III, USN (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

President Ronald W. Reagan addresses military personnel gathered in his honor as rear Admiral E.A. McVadon, commander, Iceland Defense Force/island commander, Iceland, looks on. Reagan is in Keflavik preparing for his summit meeting with Mikhail S. Gorbachev of the Soviet Union

President Ronald W. Reagan addresses military personnel gathered in hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Sammy Pierce Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Rear Admiral E.A. McVadon, commander, Iceland Defense Force/island commander, Iceland, presents President Ronald W. Reagan with an Iceland Defense Force ball cap during a gathering in the president's honor. Reagan is in Keflavik preparing for his summit meeting with Mikhail S. Gorbachev of the Soviet Union

Rear Admiral E.A. McVadon, commander, Iceland Defense Force/island com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 David Travis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Frederick G. Kelley (uncovered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Frederick G. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet, and ADM Xinchun Ma, commander of the Chinese North Fleet, salute as a US Marine Corps color guard presents the colors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG 24). This is the first visit by US Navy ships to China in 40 years

Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen of the first Orion aircraft to land in China pose for a photograph after arriving at Qingdao Airport. They are, from the bottom of the ramp, LCDR Jerry Jackson, aircraft commander; ATC Michael D. West, MS1 Tony Aquino, ADCS Ronald Montgomery, SCPO Michael Bobbit, RMC Armando M. Carillo, LCDR Wayne Jones and MSC Angel Galas. The VP-3A Orion aircraft is used by ADM James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet, and will transport Lyons and his staff back to Hawaii after a port visit by U.S. Navy ships

Crewmen of the first Orion aircraft to land in China pose for a photog...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao State: Shanghi Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

The commander of the Chinese navy submarine school presents a gift to Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet. Lyons is visiting the facility during the first visit by US Navy ships to China in 40 years

The commander of the Chinese navy submarine school presents a gift to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet, welcomes ADM Xinchun Ma, commander of the Chinese North Fleet aboard the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG 24). This is the first visit by US Navy ships to China in 40 years

Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet, arrives for a visit to the city. He is accompanying three US Navy (USN) ships during the first port visit to China in 40 years

Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles L. Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Betty Ann McKee, sponsor and wife of Admiral (ADM) Kinnaird R. McKee, director, Naval Nuclear Power Program, departs after the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN 724)

Betty Ann McKee, sponsor and wife of Admiral (ADM) Kinnaird R. McKee, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA M. Weimer, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Captain (CAPT) James A. Carney, commanding officer of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63), speaks during a press conference aboard the ship. The MISSOURI is visiting Naples during an around-the-world shakedown cruise. Standing by is Vice Admiral (VADM) Kendall E. Moranville, commander of the 6th Fleet

Captain (CAPT) James A. Carney, commanding officer of the battleship U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Andrew J. Brown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) William A. Owens (uncovered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) William A. Owens (uncover...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Donald F. Hagen (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Donald F. Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Wallace N. Guthrie Jr., deputy vice commander, Submarine Fleet Atlantic, left, and two other flag officers attend a ceremony commemorating the completion of the 2,500th deterrent patrol by fleet ballistic missile submarines of the US Navy. The 2,500th patrol was completed by the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS MARIANO G. VALLEJO (SSBN 658)

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Wallace N. Guthrie Jr., deputy vice c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joan Zopf Release Status:... More

Rear Admiral Robert E. U. Kihune, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 5, enters the cockpit of an Airborne Early Warning Squadron 112 (VAW-112) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft. The aircraft is parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63)

Rear Admiral Robert E. U. Kihune, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 D. W. Hanselman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Officers salute the flag during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60).  They are, from left to right:  Vice Admiral (VADM) George W. Davis Jr., commander Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet; Commander (CDR) Craig R. Heckert, ship's commanding officer; Lieutenant General (LGEN) Frank E. Petersen Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Development and Educational Center, Quantico, Virginia; and Captain (CAPT) Robert H. Randall, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair, Long Beach, California

Officers salute the flag during the commissioning of the guided missil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn Release S... More

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Jerry O. Tuttle (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Jerry O. Tuttle (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Philip F. Duffy (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Philip F. Duf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: James P. Vineyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Peter M. Hekman (uncovered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Peter M. Hek...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Donald W. Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Raymond M. Walsh (uncovered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Raymond M. Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Donald W. Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Leon A. Edney (uncovered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Leon A. Edney (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Donald W. Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral James A. Zimble, surgeon general of the Navy and director of naval medicine, relaxes in his office at the Pentagon

Vice Admiral James A. Zimble, surgeon general of the Navy and director...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Russ Egnor Release Status: Released to Public... More

Vice Admiral James A. Zimble, surgeon general of the Navy and director of naval medicine, stands by a window in his office at the Pentagon

Vice Admiral James A. Zimble, surgeon general of the Navy and director...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Russ Egnor Release Status: Released to Public... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) James A. Zimble, Medical Corps, USN, surgeon general of the Navy, speaks during dedication ceremonies for the new Balboa Naval Hospital, located at Murphy Canyon

Vice Admiral (VADM) James A. Zimble, Medical Corps, USN, surgeon gener...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Paul Pappas Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) John W. Nyquist, deputy chief of naval operations (surface warfare), speaks during the launching ceremony for the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Vice Admiral (VADM) John W. Nyquist, deputy chief of naval operations ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Reserve Force, visits with crew members aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) during his tour of the Persian Gulf

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Ronald Hans Jesberg, commander, Helicopter Wings Atlantic, speaks to the crowd attending Scout World/Armed Forces Day'88

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Ronald Hans Jesberg, commander, Helic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ken Klien, USN Release St... More

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet guided missile destroyer VITSE ADMIRAL KULAKOV (DDG 659) underway

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet guided missile destroyer VITSE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: LT P.J. Azzolina Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews, left, and Captain (CAPT) Harry J. Miller exchange salutes during the change of command ceremony for Mine Countermeasures Group for Commander, Joint Task Force, Middle East, on board the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) in the Persian Gulf.  Andrews is being relieved as commander of the group by Miller

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews, left, and Captain (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews speaks during the change of command ceremony for Mine Countermeasures Group for Commander, Joint Task Force, Middle East, on board the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) in the Persian Gulf. Andrews is being relieved as commander of the group by Captain (CAPT) Harry J. Miller, seated on the right. The ESTEEM's commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce T. Van Belle, is seated on the left

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews speaks during the ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, Marshal Sergei F. Akhromeyev, First Deputy Minister of Defense and CHIEF of the General STAFF of the Soviet Union, and their entourage return the honor guards'salute as the marshal

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Ed Martinez Release Status: Releas... More

Sideboys salute as Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, arrives aboard the nuclear-powred aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71).  Crowe is aboard the ROOSEVELT to escort Marshal Sergei Akhromeyev, chief of the general staff of the Soviet Union's armed forces during the Soviet military leader's tour of the carrier

Sideboys salute as Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Gary J. Ross Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and Marshal Sergei Akhromeyev, chief of the general staff of the Soviet Union's armed forces, pose for a picture aboard the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71).  The Soviet military leader is aboard the carrier as part of his week-long visit to US military installations

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Gary J. Ross Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Rear Adm. Stanley E. Bump, USN (covered)

Rear Adm. Stanley E. Bump, USN (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Cpo Watmore Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, answers questions from the press regarding the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 as Frank C. Carlucci, secretary of defense, stands by during a news briefing at the Pentagon.  The aircraft was struck by missiles launched from the guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) on Joly 3, 1988

Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) ADM James D. Watkins, center, stands with former CNOs on the deck of the Coast Guard high endurance cutter USCG CHASE (WHEC-718). From left to right are retired Admirals Thomas B. Hayward, David L. McDonald, George W. Anderson, James Holloway III, Thomas Moorer and Arleigh Burke

CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) ADM James D. Watkins, center, stands w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Paul J. Salesi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Albert E. Rieder (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Albert E. Ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) John S. Disher (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) John S. Disher (covered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Robert Lucier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) James F. Dorsey (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) James F. Dor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Donald W. Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Adm. Leon A. Edney, USN - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Adm. Leon A. Edney, USN - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photogr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Robert Lucier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command/chief of civil engineers of the Navy, talks with the leading students and faculty from Garfield High School about career motivation during a luncheon at a local restaurant. Montoya presented his own career and the career of Vice Admiral (VADM) Diego E. Hernandez, commander, 3rd Fleet, as examples of how Hispanics have risen in ranks of the Navy

US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin F. Montoya, co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 P. Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to... More

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Bruce DeMars (uncovered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Bruce DeMars (uncovered)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Robert Lucier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Side boys salute as Vice Admiral (VADM) Roger F. Bacon, commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, and Mrs. Bacon depart from the speakers platform following the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734).  The TENNESSEE, which is being commissioned at the Naval Underwater Systems Center, is the first submarine equipped to carry the new Trident II D-5 missile

Side boys salute as Vice Admiral (VADM) Roger F. Bacon, commander, Sub...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carl Duvall, USN Release Status: Released ... More

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Eugene D. Conner (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Eugene D. Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Adm. (lower half) Daniel P. March, commander, Carrier Group Three, watches an underway replenishment operation between the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) and the replenishment oiler USS WABASH (AOR-5) as he stands on the deck of the MISSOURI during an inspection tour. CAPT. J.J. Chernesky, commanding officer of the MISSOURI, is standing beside March

Rear Adm. (lower half) Daniel P. March, commander, Carrier Group Three...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Terry Cosgrove Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) Robert K.U. Kihune, commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet; shakes hands with Jamshaid A. Marker, Pakistani's ambassador to the US, following the official transfer of former US Navy ships, the Guided Missile Frigate USS BROOKE (FFG 1) and the Frigate USS O'CALLAHAN (FF 1051), to the Pakistani navy.  The BROOKE will be commissioned as PNS KHAIBAR (D 163) while the O'CALLAHAN will become PNS ASLAT (F 265)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Robert K.U. Kihune, commander, Naval Surface Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn, USN Relea... More

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Steven R. Briggs (uncovered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Steven R. Br...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Donald W. Lewis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait:  US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) William R. McGowen (covered)

Portrait: US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) William R. M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Robert Lucier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Senator William S. Cohen, Republican-Maine, speaks at the commissioning ceremony of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58).  Seated at right are:  Vice Admiral (VADM) John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare, Cheryl Leeman, Mayor of Portland, and Rear Admiral Roland G. Guilbault, Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 12

Senator William S. Cohen, Republican-Maine, speaks at the commissionin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portland State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Rear Admiral Neale Smith, center, commander, Naval Reserve Force, congratulates crew members of the craft-of-opportunity program (COOP) trainer CT-11 after a successful search operation. COOP trainers are converted small craft equipped with gear that allows them to survey harbor bottoms and detect mines

Rear Admiral Neale Smith, center, commander, Naval Reserve Force, cong...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pensacola Bay State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Rendering salutes during the commissioning ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44) are, from left to right, Secretary of the Navy William L. Ball III; Senator Charles S. Robb of Virginia; and Vice Admiral (VADM) Joseph S. Donnell III, commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet

Rendering salutes during the commissioning ceremony for the dock landi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alex C. Hicks, USN Release Status: Released... More

On board the craft-of-opportunity program (COOP) trainer CT-11, Rear Admiral Neale Smith, sitting, commander, Naval Reserve Force, looks at a printout as SENIOR CHIEF (SCPO) Mark C. Mager, left, and GUNNER's Mate 1ST Class Vincent J. Nalbone explain the computer-generated picture of the bay floor that it presents. COOP trainers are converted small craft equipped with gear that allows them to survey harbor bottoms and detect mines

On board the craft-of-opportunity program (COOP) trainer CT-11, Rear A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pensacola Bay State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Admiral Leon A. Edney, Vice CHIEF of Naval Operations, speaks during Fleet Week at the dedication of the first completed pier at the station

Admiral Leon A. Edney, Vice CHIEF of Naval Operations, speaks during F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey Release Status: Releas... More

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin Montoya, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, addresses students, counselors, and members of the Association of Naval Services Officers during the Ninth Annual Hispanic Officers Recruiting Conference

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Benjamin Montoya, Commander, Naval Fa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bill Powers Release Status: Released to Public... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr. (left), Commander, Seventh Fleet, greets a high-ranking Chinese naval officer on the pier.  The Seventh Fleet flagship US Navy (USN) USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), and the Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60) are in Shanghai for a four-day goodwill visit

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr. (left), Commander, Seventh Fleet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr., Commander, 7th Fleet, flanked by the US and Chinese flags, speaks at a ceremony on board the 7th Fleet flagship US Navy (USN) USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19).  The BLUE RIDGE, the Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60) are in Shanghai for a four-day goodwill visit

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr., Commander, 7th Fleet, flanked b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr., Commander, US 7th Fleet, speaks to Chinese officials aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), flagship of the 7th Fleet.  The BLUE RIDGE is docked at Shanghai during a four-day US naval goodwill visit to the historic city

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr., Commander, US 7th Fleet, speaks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A Chinese naval officer signs the guest book aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) as Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr., Commander, US 7th Fleet, and another Chinese military official look on.  The BLUE RIDGE is docked at Shanghai as part of a four-day goodwill visit to the historic city

A Chinese naval officer signs the guest book aboard the US Navy (USN) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Igor V. Kasatonov, first deputy commander-in-chief of the Soviet Northern Fleet, along with other Soviet admirals and their aides, welcomes American naval officers aboard the Slava Class Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088).  MARSHAL USTINOV, the Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are making the first-ever Soviet naval visit to a US military port

Vice Admiral (VADM) Igor V. Kasatonov, first deputy commander-in-chief...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Scott M. Allen, USN Release Sta... More

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Kresta II class guided missile cruiser ADMIRAL OKTYABRSKIY underway

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Kresta II class guided missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forces Europe, right, walks with Black Sea Commander-in-CHIEF Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo (in dark glasses) and other VIPs during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59).  It is the second such goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan speaks during a Pentagon press conference called to release the findings of the Navy's official investigation into the April 19, 1989, explosion in Turret No. 2 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). On the stage are powder bags similar to those used aboard the IOWA at the time of the explosion and charts detailing the technical and criminal probes into the source of the blast

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan speaks during a Pentagon press conferenc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar L. Sosa Release Status: Released to Publ... More

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