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Crew members of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700) stand at ease during the ship's commissioning

Crew members of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 7...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Richard W. Mcdill Release Status: Released to ... More

A Navy honor guard, guests and crew members of the fleet oiler USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178) wait for the ship's commissioning ceremony to begin

A Navy honor guard, guests and crew members of the fleet oiler USS MON...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lebarron Release Status: Released... More

Venezuelan sailors walk along the pier after their vessel docked in port to meet the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD 997), the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29) and the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG 27). The ships are taking part in Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries

Venezuelan sailors walk along the pier after their vessel docked in po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Re... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt, a crewman of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61), takes part in a press conference several days after 47 crew members were killed in an explosion aboard the ship. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Norfolk, Va....GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Kendall Truitt,...

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

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG 39) march to the site of the ship's commissioning

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG 39) march to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Crew members cross the brow as they go aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN 715) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

Crew members cross the brow as they go aboard the nuclear-powered atta...

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

Commodore Hugh L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group Western Pacific, inspects a Navy honor guard during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54). The sailor is holding his M14 rifle in the inspection arms position

Commodore Hugh L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Crew members display a painting of the the guided USS VINCENNES (CG-49) and three previous ships bearing the name VINCENNES during the guided missile cruiser's commissioning. The painting is a gift from Sponsor Marily Quale

Crew members display a painting of the the guided USS VINCENNES (CG-49...

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

The crew of the USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50) crosses the brow during the commissioning ceremony for the salvage ship

The crew of the USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50) crosses the brow during the com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Sneed, USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) wait for the ship's commissioning ceremony to begin

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) w...

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

A sailor greets his family upon his return to port aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60). The ship has just returned from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

A sailor greets his family upon his return to port aboard the aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bob Goodwin Release Status: Releas... More

Admiral (ADM) James A. Lyons Jr., commander in chief, US Pacific Fleet, administers the re-enlistment oath to sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG 24). US Navy ships are visiting China for the first time 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

Crew members go aboard the ship in single file during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59)

Crew members go aboard the ship in single file during the commissionin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Zopf Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Crew members gather along the deck of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as the ship arrives in port.  The frigate was transported across the Atlantic by the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after it stuck a mine and was damaged while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Crew members gather along the deck of the guided missile frigate USS S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Sailors from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) walk down the gangplank and onto the pier after their ship's return to its home port following a six-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea

Sailors from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 D.L. Glubczynski Release Status:... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD 41) as their ship prepares to depart

Crew members man the rails aboard the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Yellowstone (AD 41) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Millie Tamberg, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A color guard dips the Navy flag as pallbearers pass by carrying a casket containing the body of one of the 47 Sailors killed on board the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) when the ship's No. 2 16-inch gun turret exploded during routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19.  The C-5A Galaxy aircraft that transported the bodies from Puerto Rico is parked on the runway in the background

A color guard dips the Navy flag as pallbearers pass by carrying a cas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Oscar Sosa, USN Release Status: Re... More

Sailors prepare to man the USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44) during the commissioning of the dock landing ship

Sailors prepare to man the USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44) during the commis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Bill Mcallister, USN Release Status: Relea... More

A Chinese Sailor stands on the pier beneath the Seventh Fleet flagship US Navy (USN) USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) while many BLUE RIDGE crew members survey the harbor area from above.  The BLUE RIDGE, the Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60) are arriving in Shanghai for a four-day goodwill visit

A Chinese Sailor stands on the pier beneath the Seventh Fleet flagship...

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

MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer Frank W. Reinhold Jr., chief of the boat, Blue Crew, leads officers as they man the ship during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735)

MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer Frank W. Reinhold Jr., chief of the boat, B...

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: PH2 E.E. Crawford Releas... More

Allison Welden, a sailor stationed aboard the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16), is helped along the pier by her brother Richard and a friend following the ship's return to its home port. A T-2C Buckeye aircraft crashed into the ship on October 29 during routine training, killing five people and injuring 19. The injury to Welden's leg was not sustained in the accident

Allison Welden, a sailor stationed aboard the auxiliary aircraft landi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea... More

Navy Counselor 1ST Class Rick Hudson displays hats he obtained as souvenirs while visiting the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA during the Malta Summit between President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Hudson is a crew member aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26)

Navy Counselor 1ST Class Rick Hudson displays hats he obtained as souv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Thomas Logan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors man the rails as officers stand beneath the Standard SM-2 ER missiles in the Mark 10 launcher aboard the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27). The crew is preparing for RDML (lower half) John R. Dalrymple, commander, South Atlantic Force, who will board his flagship for the start of Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries

Sailors man the rails as officers stand beneath the Standard SM-2 ER m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Re... More

Sailors stand along the pier in front of the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) prior to the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The Coral Sea is being decommissioned after nearly 43 years of service

Sailors stand along the pier in front of the aircraft carrier USS Cora...

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: PHAN Chadwick L. Vann Release Sta... More

Sailors man the rails along the edge of the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The Coral Sea is being decommissioned after nearly 43 years of service

Sailors man the rails along the edge of the flight deck aboard the air...

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: PH2 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Sta... More

Polish sailors watch from the pier as crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG 17) man the rail upon their ship's arrival in port. The YARNELL and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea, and their port call represents the first visit by United States Navy vessels since 1927

Polish sailors watch from the pier as crew members aboard the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Captain J.J. Dantone, center, Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), stands on stage with members of his ship's crew during a United Service Organizations (USO) show held in honor of Frances' independence day and the visiting aircraft carrier

Captain J.J. Dantone, center, Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cannes Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gregory A. Pinkley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

An American petty officer pins a memento on the uniform shirt of a Soviet sailor as members of the two navies mingle on the pier. Two US Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) have come to Vladivostok for a four-day goodwill visit

An American petty officer pins a memento on the uniform shirt of a Sov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Crew members stand at the railing of the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) as the vessel enters port upon its return from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield

Crew members stand at the railing of the amphibious assault ship USS O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Crew members stand near the stern of the tank landing ship USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST-1192) as the ship arrives at the pier. The SPARTANBURG COUNTY is returning to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members stand near the stern of the tank landing ship USS SPARTAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SAN DIEGO (AFS-6) is reunited with his family following the vessel's arrival in port. The SAN DIEGO has returned to Norfolk after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SAN DIEGO (AFS-6) is reunited...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Sailors and Marines stand near the colors at the stern of the amphibious transport dock USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) following the ship's arrival at the pier. The JUNEAU has returned to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The JUNEAU also took part in Operation Sea Angel, which provided aid to cyclone victims in Bangladesh. A Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2) OV-10 Bronco aircraft is in the background

Sailors and Marines stand near the colors at the stern of the amphibio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

Sailors stand at ease aboard the guided missile destroyer USS ROBISON (DDG-12) as they wait for the start of the ship's decommissioning. Three guided missile destroyers, USS ROBISON, the USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14) and the USS LYNDE MCCORMICK (DDG-8), are being decommissioned in a combined ceremony

Sailors stand at ease aboard the guided missile destroyer USS ROBISON ...

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: PH1 R.J. Oriez Release Status:... More

Plankowner crew members of the fast combat support ship USS SUPPLY (AOE-6) board their ship for the first time following the commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island

Plankowner crew members of the fast combat support ship USS SUPPLY (AO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Sharie D. Derrickson Release Status: Release... 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

Chinese sailors man the rails of the Chinese Navy guided missle destoy...

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

U.S. Navy and Chinese sailors greet one another on the Chinese Navy gu...

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

Chinese Liberation Navy Sailors come aboard the guided missile destroyer USS O'KANE (DDG 77) for a tour, during a port visit to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Chinese Liberation Navy Sailors come aboard the guided missile destroy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Josh Pritekel, USN Release Status: Released ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) wave to loved ones during the ship's arrival at Naval Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA). The Navy's newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier completed a two month transit from Norfolk, Virginia (VA) under the command of USN Captain (CAPT) James A. Symonds

US Navy (USN) Sailors onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RO...

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 Katrina Beeler, Usn Re... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails of the Aircraft Carrier, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), as the ship gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (VA) for a scheduled six-month deployment, in support of the global war on terrorism

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails of the Aircraft Carrier, USS ENTER...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Marshall James, Usn Release Status: Released to... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), star cast members from the 20th Century Fox action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"pose for a group photograph with US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines embarked aboard the ship. The star cast members are visiting with the ship during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew is also scheduled for a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release. Pictured left-to-right are: Actor Kelcey Grammer, who plays Dr. Hank McCoy, aka"Beast, in the movie"; Actress Halle Berry who plays"Storm"in the movie; and Actor Hugh Jackman(left), who plays Logan,...

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), star cast members from the 20th Century Fo... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), Actress Halle Berry poses for pictures with USN Sailors assigned to the ship's air department. Berry who plays"Storm"in the 20th Century Fox upcoming action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"visited with Sailors and embarked Marines during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew was also given a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy (USN) Storekeeper First Class (SK1) Kevin Hollis, assigned to the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS FORD (FFG 54), holds his daughter for the first time after returning home to Naval Station (NS) Everett, Washington (WA), following a six-month deployment to South America where the crew conducted various anti-drug operations

US Navy (USN) Storekeeper First Class (SK1) Kevin Hollis, assigned to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Douglas G. Morrison, USN Releas... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) stand in formation before participating in a parade during Boston Harborfest 2006. The annual event, attended by more than two million people, is a multi-day Fourth of July celebration featuring hundreds of events throughout the historic city

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Finley Williams, USN Release Status: Releas... More

060729-N-7981E-063 (Jul. 29, 2006)US Navy (USN) Storekeeper SEAMAN (SKSA) Buckingham chats with her Tiger while she and other Sailors from the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) man the rails as they depart Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), during a Tiger Cruise in the Pacific Ocean (POC). Tiger Cruise is provided for family members and friends of the crew to give them an opportunity to experience life at sea for a week.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN James R. Evans (RELEASED)

060729-N-7981E-063 (Jul. 29, 2006)US Navy (USN) Storekeeper SEAMAN (SK...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN James R. Evans, USN Release S... More

060806-N-9851B-001 (Aug. 6, 2006)Onboard the US Navy (USN) Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46), USN Storekeeper Second Class (SK2) Teneshia Hardin (foreground) mans the rails with her fellow Sailors as the ship arrives in the harbor at Maura, Drunei Drussalam, to begin the fifth phase of Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the US and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Kathryn Whittenberger (RELEASED)

060806-N-9851B-001 (Aug. 6, 2006)Onboard the US Navy (USN) Whidbey Isl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 John L. Beeman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy Sailors stand at attention during a burial-at-sea ceremony for deceased veterans onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Oct. 27, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Aaron Burden) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors stand at attention during a burial-at-sea ceremony f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry th...

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

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG 39) man the rail during the ship's commissioning

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG 39) man the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R. P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Crew members run to board the guided missile frigate USS KLAKRING (FFG 42) during the ship's commissioning

Crew members run to board the guided missile frigate USS KLAKRING (FFG...

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

Crew members run to board the guided missile frigate USS KLAKRING (FFG 42) during the ship's commissioning

Crew members run to board the guided missile frigate USS KLAKRING (FFG...

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

After the formal recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61), Captain Gerald E. Gneckow, IOWA commanding officer, conducts a tour of the ship for Vice President George H. Bush, center, and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. Members of the crew man the rails in the background

After the formal recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS IOWA ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Captain Gerald E. Gnecknow, commanding officer of the battle ship USS IOWA (BB-61), presents US Navy achievement Medals to crew members from the top of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turret

Captain Gerald E. Gnecknow, commanding officer of the battle ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeff Elliott Release Status: Re... More

The crew of the USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) crosses the deck as they man the ship during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser

The crew of the USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) crosses the deck as they man the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The crew of the small repair ship USS SPHINX (ARL 24) stand in formation during the ship's recommissioning ceremony

The crew of the small repair ship USS SPHINX (ARL 24) stand in formati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Relea... More

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) man the rail during the ship's commissioning

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) m...

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 Micheal D.P. Flynn Release S... More

A crew member from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and his family are reunited upon the ship's return from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

A crew member from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and his f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Crew members aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) stand in formation on the foredeck of the ship during the International Naval Review

Crew members aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) stand in formation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Emmett Francois Release Status: Released to ... More

Sailors man the rail as the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as Japanese police boats surround the ship to screen out protesters

Sailors man the rail as the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as Japan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rick Sforza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members man the rails during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43)

Crew members man the rails during the commissioning of the dock landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Judith Wilkenson Release Status: Released to P... More

Crew members stand by on the bow as the ocean minesweeper USS FEARLESS (MSO 442) approaches port.  The FEARLESS is one of three minesweepers being towed to the Persian Gulf by the GRAPPLE to support US Navy escort operations

Crew members stand by on the bow as the ocean minesweeper USS FEARLESS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Haifa Country: Israel (ISR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members escort special guests through the gate and onto the dock during recommissioning ceremonies for the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8)

Crew members escort special guests through the gate and onto the dock ...

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: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

Crew members stand in formation during recommissioning ceremonies for the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS 8)

Crew members stand in formation during recommissioning ceremonies for ...

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: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

Fire Control Technician Second Class (FT2) Woods looks over the railing of the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST 1181) as dancers entertain crew members upon the ship's arrival.  The SUMTER is visiting the city during a West African training cruise

Fire Control Technician Second Class (FT2) Woods looks over the railin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malabo Country: Equatorial Guinea (GNQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton Savage, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Crew members line the rails as the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Miss., for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Crew members line the rails as the guided missile frigate USS STARK (F...

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

Soviet Sailors perform a traditional Russian dance for the large crowd of American Sailors gathered on the decks of the Replenishment Oiler USS MILWAUKEE (AOR 2).  Three Soviet ships:  the Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are in Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit.  This is the first time that Soviet naval vessels have visited an American military port

Soviet Sailors perform a traditional Russian dance for the large crowd...

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 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Re... More

With crew members lining the edge of its flight deck, the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16) is moved closer to the pier. The LEXINGTON returning to its home port a day after a T-2C Buckeye aircraft crashed into the ship during routine training, killing five people and injuring 19

With crew members lining the edge of its flight deck, the auxiliary ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Relea... More

A crew member's wife holds her husband's uniform as she stands on the pier beside the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). The ship is preparing to depart for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A crew member's wife holds her husband's uniform as she stands on the ...

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: PH2 Ed Crawford Release Status: R... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the dock landing ship USS ALAMO (LSD 33) as the colors are presented during the vessel's decommissioning ceremony

Crew members man the rails aboard the dock landing ship USS ALAMO (LSD...

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 Michael Poche Release Sta... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship nears its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region from Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A sailor hugs his children upon his arrival at the station aboard one of five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The vessels have returned from the Persian Gulf area after being deployed during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor hugs his children upon his arrival at the station aboard one ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) look out over the crowd from their vantage point beside a lifeboat station following the ship's arrival at the pier. The AMERICA is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) look out over ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Crew members run aboard the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) as the ship "comes alive" during its commissioning ceremony

Crew members run aboard the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Monica Miles Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Crew members run down the pier and onto the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) as the ship "comes alive" during its commissioning ceremony

Crew members run down the pier and onto the guided missile destroyer U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Michael Tuemler Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A video cameraman films crew members from the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) as they walk along the pier following their arrival in port. The NEW ORLEANS, along with other ships of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 1, is returning from the Persian Gulf area where it was deployed during Operation Desert Storm

A video cameraman films crew members from the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) carry their gear down the gangplank after arriving at their new home port. The INDEPENDENCE is relieving the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) carr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Gay Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Crew members of the repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) stand by following the vessel's decommissioning ceremony. The VULCAN will be transferred to the Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment, Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility in Portsmouth where it will be placed in reserve to augment the active fleet

Crew members of the repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) stand by following t...

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: JO3 Monica Miles Release Status: R... More

Crew members disembark from the repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) during the vessel's decommissioning ceremony. After decommissioning, VULCAN will be transferred to the Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment, Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility in Portsmouth where it will be placed in reserve to augment the active fleet

Crew members disembark from the repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) during t...

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: JO3 Monica Miles Release Status: R... More

LCDR Louis Meier, lower left, executive officer of the guided missile destroyers USS LYNDE MCCORMICK (DDG-8), holds his ship's colors and commissioning pennant as he stands in front of the crew during the ship's decommissioning. Three guided missile destroyers, the LYNDE MCCORMICK, the USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14) and the USS ROBISON (DDG-12), are being decommissioned in a combined ceremony

LCDR Louis Meier, lower left, executive officer of the guided missile ...

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: JOC(Aw) Gloria Montgomery Rele... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Taking it to the Fleet Category: News; Portfolio Place: 2nd Place Portfolio Caption: Defense Secretary William Cohen addresses sailors aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL during a visit to Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan, April 8, 1997, part of a whirlwind tour through bases in the Far East

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Taking it to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) State: Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Pu... 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)

A Chinese Sailor stands watch on the supply ship NANCANG (AO 953) as t...

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

RDML Timothy J. Keating, Commander, Carrier Group Five, with an unidentified Navy captain walks from the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) to board the carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) passing the pennant of Battle Force Seventh Fleet, Surface Combatant Force Seventh Fleet, Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet, Carrier Group Five from one ship to the other

RDML Timothy J. Keating, Commander, Carrier Group Five, with an uniden...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1(Nac) James G. Mccarter Release Status: Releas... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), the U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets with U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marine Corps Marines aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS ESSEX (LHD 2) during his stay in Singapore (SGP). (DoD photo by CPL. Gregory A Russell) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), the U.S. Secretary of Defen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors render a salute during a wreath laying ceremony at Russia's Eternal Flame of the Pacific Fleet Combat Glory memorial in Vladivostok, Russia. The Sailors assigned to the USN Guided Missile Destroyer USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG 54) and the mine counter measures Ship USS PATRIOT (MCM 7) paid their respects on the Fourth of July, US Independence Day

US Navy (USN) Sailors render a salute during a wreath laying ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vladivostok State: Primorsky Krai Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-54 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John L. Beeman, Usn Releas... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned aboard the USN Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS JEFFERSON CITY (SSN 759) makes his way topside to greet family and friends after returning home at Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Point Loma, California (CA). The USS JEFFERSON CITY recently returned from a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Area Of Responsibility (AOR)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned aboard the USN Los Angeles Class Attac...

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: PHAN Damien Horvath, USN ... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), Actress Halle Berry poses for pictures with the Ship's Officers and CHIEF PETTY Officers. Berry who plays"Storm"in the 20th Century Fox upcoming action, sci-fi movie"X-Men: The Last Stand,"visited with Sailors and embarked Marines during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006. The crew was also given a special sneak preview of the film before its worldwide release

Onboard the US Navy (USN), Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS KE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Valerie S. Guffey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68) march in the Washington Heights Memorial Day Parade in Manhattan, New York (NY), during the New York Fleet Week 2006 celebration. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation to many of the participating ships

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Manhattan State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gabriela Hurtado, USN Release Status: Released... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, administers the oath of enlistment to four U.S. Navy Sailors on the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS McCambell (DDG 85), on Jun. 4, 2006. Secretary Rumsfeld is in Singapore for the 5th International Institute for Security Studies Asia Security Summit.  (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, administe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Mccampbell (DDG 85) Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Onboard the starboard bridge wing of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Command Ship, USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), USN ENSIGN (ESN) Luke Tarbi maintains contact with the engine room via the intercommunication voice (MC) network system, while standing watch. The BLUE RIDGE is currently in Vladivostok, Russia (RUS), on a mission to foster camaraderie between the US and Russian Navies and to allow BLUE RIDGE and 7th Fleet Sailors the opportunity to experience the Russian culture

Onboard the starboard bridge wing of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Lowell Whitman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Jessica Summers (left) welcomes People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) visitors aboard the USN Safeguard Class Salvage Ship USS SALVOR (ARS 52) during their visit in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (VNM). The USN Sailors will have an opportunity to interact with the Vietnamese people through a variety of events, including a community service project at a local orphanage. Visits to Vietnam by USN ships symbolize the continuation of relations between the two nations

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Jessica Summers (left) welcomes People's Arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Salvor (ARS 52) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 John L. Beeman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Gary Roughead (foreground left), Commander, US Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT), is greeted by USN Captain (CAPT) Ed McNamee, Commanding Officer (CO), USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK, (CV 63), as he arrives aboard ship for a Independence Day Reception Ceremony held in Otaru, Japan (JPN). While in port, KITTY HAWK Sailors will have a chance to sightsee, shop, enjoy recreational activities and participate in community relation projects with the host nation. The USS KITTY HAWK demonstrates power projection and sea control as the USN only permanently, forward-deployed aircraft carrier

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Gary Roughead (foreground left), Commander...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Matthew Patton, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) salute while they stand in formation before a parade during Boston Harborfest 2006. The annual event, attended by more than two million people, is a multi-day Fourth of July celebration featuring hundreds of events throughout the historic city

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Finley Williams, USN Release Status: Releas... More

060722-N-3271W-010 (Jul. 22, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors with the Los Angeles Class submarine USS CHEYENNE (SSN 773) and the Ohio Class submarine USS WYOMING (SSBN 742), sign posters and greet visitors, during Cheyenne Navy Week at Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY).U.S. Navy official photo by CHIEF Mass Communication SPECIALIST Gary Ward (Released)

060722-N-3271W-010 (Jul. 22, 2006)US Navy (USN) Sailors with the Los A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Gary Ward, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, stand in formation to honor one of their own during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Nimitz Class Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Jan. 30, 2007, somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.  SENIOR CHIEF Aviation Machinist's Mate Gilberto Gordils, Jr., was committed to the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Christopher D. Blachly) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, stan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Christopher Blachly, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry the remains of one of the 47 crew members killed in an explosion aboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). The explosion occurred in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret as the Iowa was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on April 19th. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....Navy pallbearers carry th...

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

A crewman aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) inspects the identification card of a sailor leaving the ship on liberty

A crewman aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Fred J. Klinkenberger Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

The crew of the USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50) goes aboard during the commissioning ceremony for the salvage ship

The crew of the USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50) goes aboard during the commissi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Sneed Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Crew members run to man the ship during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Crew members run to man the ship during the commissioning of the guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Tharpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A sailor from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) greets a loved one upon the ship's return to port from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

A sailor from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) greets a loved...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bob Goodwin Release Status: Releas... More

A crew member from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and his family are reunited upon the ship's return from a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

A crew member from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and his f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Crew members from the submarine tender USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39) visit Fulton Square while on liberty. Their ship participated in the 100th anniversary celebration of the Statue of Liberty and the International Naval Review on July Fourth

Crew members from the submarine tender USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39) visit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public ... More

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