American World War II veterans at the Battle of Midway
American World War II veterans at the Battle of Midway National Memorial are honored during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the ... More
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942. The U.S. Navy effectively destroyed Japan’s naval strength by sinking four of its aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the most important n... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dominique Adams, left, and
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dominique Adams, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Richard Holman, render salutes to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Roberto Hayward after placing wreaths at the base of the U.S. and Japanese... More
170609-N-BB534-747 SAN DIEGO (June 9, 2017) Guest speaker
170609-N-BB534-747 SAN DIEGO (June 9, 2017) Guest speaker Steve Cross receives applause as he prepares to speak about the Battle of Midway during a commemoration ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego. June... More
190605-N-ME396-031 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) Historic
190605-N-ME396-031 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) Officer-in-Charge Lt. Cmdr. Brad Boyd speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and the 75... More
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks during a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Midway veterans from around the... More
FORD ISLAND (June 3, 2017) - A model airplane pilot
FORD ISLAND (June 3, 2017) - A model airplane pilot steadies the tail of his SB2C Helldiver while preparing for a demonstration during the Biggest Little Air Show June 3, 2017, at the Pacific Aviation Museum. A... More
Cpl. Lathan Faver, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman
Cpl. Lathan Faver, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a speech during a ceremony commemorat... More
Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony
Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific War and set the st... More
SIGONELLA, Sicily (June 4, 2019) Capt. Kevin Pickard,
SIGONELLA, Sicily (June 4, 2019) Capt. Kevin Pickard, Naval Air Station Sigonella commanding officer, gives a speech during a Battle of Midway ceremony, June 4. NAS Sigonella’s strategic location enables U.S, a... More
Battle of Midway veterans are honored during a wreath
Battle of Midway veterans are honored during a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific W... More
Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS
Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, played a... More
SIGONELLA, Sicily (June 4, 2019) Service members onboard
SIGONELLA, Sicily (June 4, 2019) Service members onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella perform a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action table setting during a Battle of Midway ceremony, June 4. NAS Sigonella’s str... More
Capt. Colin Walsh, Naval Support Activity Bahrain commanding
Capt. Colin Walsh, Naval Support Activity Bahrain commanding officer, followed by Vice Adm. John Miller, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command commander, and Rear Adm. Kevin Scott, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command... More
The Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Funeral Honors Division
The Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) Funeral Honors Division stands at parade rest during the command’s annual Battle of Midway Commemoration. The event marked the 74th anniversary of the Navy's and the nation's most hi... More
180524-N-DA737-0040 Everett, Wash. (May 24, 2018)
180524-N-DA737-0040 Everett, Wash. (May 24, 2018) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Thomas Murphy and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Chelsea Delatorre, standby to present the wreath during a Memorial Day and Battle of Midway c... More
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (June 7, 2019) Commander, Navy Recruiting
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (June 7, 2019) Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, addresses the attendees of a ceremony honoring the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway i... More
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190601-N-ZZ513-1176 SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2019) Adm. John
190601-N-ZZ513-1176 SAN DIEGO (June 1, 2019) Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with former Aviation Pilot 1st Class and Battle of Midway veteran Truxton "T.K." Ford, prior to the ann... More
Korean War veteran Walter Derebeew who escaped from
Korean War veteran Walter Derebeew who escaped from Russia during World War II attends the historic aircraft sweep, over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to commemor... More
150529-N-OX801-043 NAPLES, Italy (May 29, 2015) Commander,
150529-N-OX801-043 NAPLES, Italy (May 29, 2015) Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Adm. James G. Foggo III provides remarks at a U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet dining out event in Naples, Italy, May... More
180605-N-KH214-0026 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 5, 2018)
180605-N-KH214-0026 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 5, 2018) Capt. Geoffrey Moore, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, speaks during the annual remembrance ceremony for the Battle of Midway at the P... More
170602-N-NU281-0152 PEARL HARBOR (June 2, 2017) Adm.
170602-N-NU281-0152 PEARL HARBOR (June 2, 2017) Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Battle of Midway veteran Col. John F. Miniclier at the Battle of Midway 75th anniversary commemorat... More
SAN ANTONIO (June 6, 2017) Capt. Brent Kelln, left,
SAN ANTONIO (June 6, 2017) Capt. Brent Kelln, left, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC) commanding officer, and Chief Hospital Corpsman Alexander Bransdorf, a surgical technician instructor assigned t... More
180607-N-SH284-0139 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 7, 2018)
180607-N-SH284-0139 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 7, 2018) The audience looks-on as Capt. David Kurtz, executive officer, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Coatesville, Penn. native delivers the keynote speech during the Naval ... More
Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in
Historic aircraft sweep over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the European theater victory in World War II, May 8, 2015. More ... More
Two sailors walk toward the USS Arizona memorial to
Two sailors walk toward the USS Arizona memorial to help set up for a morning ceremony to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway, June 4, 2012. Sailors, Marines, and airmen assigned to Militar... More
190606-N-SH284-0021 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 6, 2019)
190606-N-SH284-0021 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 6, 2019) Cmdr. David Slater, chaplain, Naval Base Kitsap, delivers the invocation during the Naval Base Kitsap 77th Anniversary Battle of Midway Remembrance Ceremony o... More
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942. The U.S. Navy effectively destroyed Japan’s naval strength by sinking four of its aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the most important n... More
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Joint Service Navy and Marine Corps Color Guard parade
Joint Service Navy and Marine Corps Color Guard parade the colors on the USS Arizona Memorial. World War II veterans, sailors, Marines, and airmen assigned to Military bases on Hawaii gathered at the USS Arizon... More
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Richard Holman places a wreath,
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Richard Holman places a wreath, made of red and white flowers, at the base of a flagpole that is flying the Japan national flag. Holman placed the wreath during a moment of silence at t... More
Naval Air Facility Misawa Commanding Officer Capt.
Naval Air Facility Misawa Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Rodeman addresses U.S. and Japanese service members attending the NAF Misawa Battle of Midway Remembrance Ceremony. This year marks the 70th Anniversary ... More
180605-N-KH214-0011 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 5, 2018)
180605-N-KH214-0011 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 5, 2018) The color guard parades the colors during the annual remembrance ceremony for the Battle of Midway at the PBY-Naval Air Museum's Catalina aircraft. Naval Air... More
Vintage WWII Aircraft on Display at the Military Aviation
Vintage WWII Aircraft on Display at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. Displayed are the museum's FG-1D Corsair, AD-4 Skyraider, P-51 Mustang and a Curtiss P-40. (US Navy Photo by Civilian Public A... More
Battle of Midway veterans are honored during the 69th
Battle of Midway veterans are honored during the 69th anniversary Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
Sailors and Marines parade the colors aboard the amphibious
Sailors and Marines parade the colors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines ... More
The Navy Region Hawaii Honors and Ceremonies Detachment
The Navy Region Hawaii Honors and Ceremonies Detachment participates in a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the Midway atoll, approx... More
Sailors aboard aircraft the carrier USS Enterprise
Sailors aboard aircraft the carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, played a key role in... More
190605-N-GC129-0015 SASEBO, Japan (June 05, 2019) A
190605-N-GC129-0015 SASEBO, Japan (June 05, 2019) A Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo chaplain speaks during the Battle of Midway/D-Day Memorial Ceremony, June 5, 2019. This year marks the 77th anniversary of... More
200605-N-KN989-0022 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
200605-N-KN989-0022 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 5, 2020) Senior Chief Fire Controlman Michael Sears, assigned to Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, carries the ceremonial wreath during the 78th ann... More
Joint Service Navy and Marine Corps color guard display
Joint Service Navy and Marine Corps color guard display the colors at the USS Arizona Memorial during a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Air Force photo ... More
150529-N-OX801-341 NAPLES, Italy (May 29, 2015) Ensign
150529-N-OX801-341 NAPLES, Italy (May 29, 2015) Ensign Natash Nieman rings a ship’s bell in honor of distinguished U.S. service members throughout history during a Battle of Midway dining out event in Naples, I... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (June 07, 2018) - Catherine Gaffney,
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (June 07, 2018) - Catherine Gaffney, an actor from Learning Curve Entertainment performs at the start of the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration in Virginia Beach. The cere... More
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942. The U.S. Navy effectively destroyed Japan’s naval strength by sinking four of its aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the most important n... More
Capt. Colin Walsh, Naval Support Activity Bahrain commanding
Capt. Colin Walsh, Naval Support Activity Bahrain commanding officer, right, Vice Adm. John Miller, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command commander, center, and Rear Adm. Kevin Scott, U.S. Naval Forces Central Comm... More
Korean War veteran Walter Derebeew who escaped from
Korean War veteran Walter Derebeew who escaped from Russia during World War II attends the historic aircraft sweep, over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover to commemor... More
The 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Keller, a construction electrician assigned to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, presents a wreath to Cmdr. William Rabchenia, executive officer of GTMO, during a wreath-laying ceremo... More
190606-N-JO245-1089 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 6, 2019)
190606-N-JO245-1089 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 6, 2019) Capt. Darren Guenther, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, speaks to attendees during a Battle of Midway remembrance ceremony. NSA Bahr... More
170606-N-XP477-0499 WASHINGTON (Jun. 06, 2017) Vice
170606-N-XP477-0499 WASHINGTON (Jun. 06, 2017) Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Bill Moran delivers remarks at the 2017 Navy Legislative Affairs' Battle of Midway Ceremony. The ceremony was held to commemo... More
Capt. John Ring, commanding officer, USS Nimitz (CVN-68),
Capt. John Ring, commanding officer, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), delivers his speech for Naval Base Kitsap’s annual Battle of Midway Commemoration. The event marked the 74th anniversary of the Navy's and the nation's ... More
180607-N-SH284-0219 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 7, 2018)
180607-N-SH284-0219 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 7, 2018) Capt. David Kurtz, far left, executive officer, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Cmdr. Brian Rednour, far right, executive officer, Naval Base Kitsap, salute following... More
Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS
Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, played a... More
The crowd on board the USS Yorktown (CV-10) applauds
The crowd on board the USS Yorktown (CV-10) applauds John Hancock, June 4, 2012, after he delivered his story describing his actions during the Battle of Midway. Hancock watched several of his friends die durin... More
Captain Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer of Naval
Captain Jason Schneider, Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown; Laura Orr, Director of Education at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and sailors assigned to NWS Yorktown cut a cake at the conclusio... More
160603-N-WQ574-074 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 3, 2016)
160603-N-WQ574-074 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 3, 2016) Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Junie Whitson and Capt. Geoff Moore, commanding officer, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), participate in a wreath-la... More
Members of a color guard presents the colors during
Members of a color guard presents the colors during a wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway at the World War II Memorial Park at U.S. Naval Base Guam. (U.S. Nav... More
Naval Medical Center San Diego staff salute the national
Naval Medical Center San Diego staff salute the national ensign during the parading of colors at a commemoration for the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 ceremony... More
180606-N-UV609-0017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2018)
180606-N-UV609-0017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 6, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Robert Reilly, from Sayreville, New Jersey, stands next to a wreath during a remembrance ceremony for the 76th anniversary of the Bat... More
Battle of Midway Graphic - A black and white image of a plane in the s...
A turning point in the Pacific War of World War II, the Battle of Midway was called “the most stunning and decisive blow in the history of naval warfare” by military historian Craig Symonds. While Japan was pla... More
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942. The U.S. Navy effectively destroyed Japan’s naval strength by sinking four of its aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the most important n... More
SAN ANTONIO (June 6, 2017) The Basic Medical Technician
SAN ANTONIO (June 6, 2017) The Basic Medical Technician and Corpsman Program (BMTCP) Color Guard presents the colors during the singing of the national anthem at a commemoration of the Battle of Midway 75th Ann... More
190607-N-WU565-075 – CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Service
190607-N-WU565-075 – CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Service members and base residents assigned to Camp Lemonnier gather to commemorate our heroes June 7, 2019, who served during the Battle of Midway. This year mar... More
150604-N-PK355-244 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2015) U.S.
150604-N-PK355-244 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2015) U.S. Navy chief petty officers look on as remarks are delivered during the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway ceremony at the Navy Memorial. The Battle of Mid... More
SAN FRANCISCO (June 3,2017) A single place is set in
SAN FRANCISCO (June 3,2017) A single place is set in remembrance of U.S. prisoners of war and missing in action (POW/MIA) personnel during a "Dining Out" event June 3 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the ... More
190604-N-OQ778-1057 NORFOLK (June 4, 2019)- Capt. Kevin
190604-N-OQ778-1057 NORFOLK (June 4, 2019)- Capt. Kevin D. Buckley, commanding officer of the hospital ship USNS Comfort’s (T-AH 20) medical treatment facility, speaks to Sailors during a Battle of Midway comme... More
Professor David Kaiser receives a standing ovation
Professor David Kaiser receives a standing ovation at the 2012 U.S. Naval War College graduation ceremony after being presented with the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award and the war colleg... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (June 07, 2018) - Troy Hedspeth,
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (June 07, 2018) - Troy Hedspeth, an actor from Learning Curve Entertainment, portrays a WWII Aviator at the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration in Virginia Beach. The cerem... More
150604-N-KU391-003 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150604-N-KU391-003 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 4, 2015)- Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, speaks with Sailors about the Battle of Midway during a Battle of Midway m... More
Navy Misawa sailors bow their heads while the invocation
Navy Misawa sailors bow their heads while the invocation is read during the Naval Air Facility Misawa Battle of Midway Remembrance Ceremony. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway, which i... More
170624-N-WO404-062 NAPLES, Italy (June 24, 2017) –
170624-N-WO404-062 NAPLES, Italy (June 24, 2017) – Attendees eat dinner during a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony in Naples, Italy, June 24, 2017. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples... More
GREAT LAKES, Il. (June 5, 2020) Sailors assigned to
GREAT LAKES, Il. (June 5, 2020) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes and its tenant commands stand for colors during a ceremony on Ross Field honoring the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway occured... More
The official party salutes a ceremonial wreath during
The official party salutes a ceremonial wreath during a sunrise Battle of Midway commemoration aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its ... More
Lt. Cmdr. David Dye, from Washington, D.C., stands
Lt. Cmdr. David Dye, from Washington, D.C., stands watch in the Combat Information Center aboard the multi-amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), during Bataan's Battle of Midway remembrance. Throughout th... More
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 commemorate the Battle of Midway on its 70th anniversary and bow their heads in reverence as Lt. j.g. Chaplain Brian E. Myers, from New London, Ohio, s... More
Sgt. William Norris, a data network specialist with
Sgt. William Norris, a data network specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a speech during a ceremony ... More
Musician 2nd Class Kevin Creasy plays "Taps" during
Musician 2nd Class Kevin Creasy plays "Taps" during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the Midway atoll, approximately 1,500 nautic... More
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert lays
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert lays a wreath during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Midway veterans from around the region traveled ... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dominique Adams, left, and
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dominique Adams, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Richard Holman, right, render salutes to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Roberto Hayward after placing wreaths at the base of the U.S. and J... More
170602-N-NU281-0025 PEARL HARBOR (June 2, 2017) Adm.
170602-N-NU281-0025 PEARL HARBOR (June 2, 2017) Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, arrives at the Battle of Midway 75th anniversary commemoration ceremony. The Battle of Midway, which took place... More
190605-N-ME396-089 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) A solemn
190605-N-ME396-089 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) A solemn but patriotic wreath sits ready to be lain in the water in memory of those service members who gave their lives in the defense of liberty and democracy i... More
Lt. Dirk Caldwell, chaplain, Capt. Scott Gray, commanding
Lt. Dirk Caldwell, chaplain, Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Naples, and Command Master Chief Ashley Drake pause for a moment of silence during the Battle of Midway 72nd Anniversa... More
180607-N-SH284-0116 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 7, 2018)
180607-N-SH284-0116 BREMERTON, Wash. (June 7, 2018) Capt. David Kurtz, executive officer, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Coatesville, Penn. native, serves as the guest speaker during the Naval Base Kitsap 76th Anniver... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston
U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Bailey, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, speaks with John Hancock, retired U.S. Navy captain and Battle of Midway survivor, before the Battle of Midway ceremony on board the USS Yo... More
Rear Adm. John N. Christenson, president of the U.S.
Rear Adm. John N. Christenson, president of the U.S. Naval War College, makes welcoming remarks at the college's 2012 graduation ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. La... More
Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony
Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Reardon, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Chaplain, speaks to Sailors at a Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony held at NSA Bahrain June 5, 2017. The ceremony commemorated the Sailors an... More
160603-N-CL550-043 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jun 3, 2016) Capt.
160603-N-CL550-043 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jun 3, 2016) Capt. Jeffrey Scheidt, commanding officer, Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Maryland, addresses Sailors and guests during a ceremony commemorating the ... More
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June
In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942. The U.S. Navy effectively destroyed Japan’s naval strength by sinking four of its aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the most important n... More
Sailors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam parade
Sailors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam parade the colors during a wreath laying ceremony held on the USS Arizona Memorial to mark the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the ... More
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired
150604-N-VR008-044 SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2015) – Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, signs a book he wrote about his exp... More
Sailors from Naval Station Newport salute as the flag
Sailors from Naval Station Newport salute as the flag is raised during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication... More
Musician 3rd Class Steve Freeman performs with the
Musician 3rd Class Steve Freeman performs with the U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band during a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The ceremony was held in the hangar bay aboard the a... More
Lance Cpl. Travis Hurley, left, Capt. James Morgan,
Lance Cpl. Travis Hurley, left, Capt. James Morgan, mission commander, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Brandon Hood, lay a ceremonial wreath during a sunrise Battle of Midway commemoration aboard the... More
Master Chief Scott Knorowski, command master chief
Master Chief Scott Knorowski, command master chief of Naval Air Facility Misawa, left, stands in ranks alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from Ominato Naval Base during a Battle of Midway remem... More
Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen attend a wreath
Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific t... More
Rear Adm. Mathias W. Winter, commander of Naval Air
Rear Adm. Mathias W. Winter, commander of Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and Assistant Commander for Test and Evaluation, Naval Air Systems Command, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Coggins, culin... More
FORD ISLAND (June 3, 2017) - Two model aircraft fly
FORD ISLAND (June 3, 2017) - Two model aircraft fly low past a runway on Ford Island trailing smoke at the Biggest Little Air Show June 3, 2017, at the Pacific Aviation Museum. As part of the commemoration acti... More
The Navy color guard stands at attention just before
The Navy color guard stands at attention just before presenting colors at the Battle of Midway ceremony at the Ferry Landing on June 5. Joint Task Force Guantanamo Commander Rear Adm. John C. Ring was the gues... More
SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2019) Capt. Chris Westphal, commanding
SAN DIEGO (June 4, 2019) Capt. Chris Westphal, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Alexander Mikulencak cut a cake during... More
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (June 7, 2019) Capt. Richard Stover,
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (June 7, 2019) Capt. Richard Stover, Navy Recruiting Command Director of Field Operations, bows his head in prayer during a ceremony honoring the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The ... More