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Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliott Abhau assisting, prepares to christen the USS REID (FFG 30) during launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division. Mrs Abhau is the great-great granddaughter of Sailing MASTER Chester Reid for which this guided missile frigate is named

Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliott A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700), escorts Rita C. Clements, sponsor, between two ranks of side boys at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-po...

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

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson, sponsor, stands in front of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32), prior to its launch ceremony

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson, sponsor, stands in front of the Oliver Hazard P...

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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Guests at the launching of the submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) include Secretary of Defense and Mrs. Caspar Weinberger, left, Norfolk Mayor Vince Thomas, next to Mrs. Weinberger, and Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. John F. Lehman Jr., right. Mrs. Weinberger is sponsor of the submarine, which was built by Newport News Shipbuilding

Guests at the launching of the submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) include Sec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 E. G. "Skip" Nocciolo, Jr. Release Status: ... More

Ship's Sponsor Virginia Moore and her grandchildren Laurel and John Swearengen attend the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN A. MOORE (FFG 19)

Ship's Sponsor Virginia Moore and her grandchildren Laurel and John Sw...

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 Gary Ballard Release Status:... More

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Seated behind him are, right to left, Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., CAPT Richard L. Martin, commanding officer, and Molly Snead, ship's sponsor

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC R.W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne against the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) HERCULES (PHM-2) during the christening ceremony

Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle ...

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

Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor, left; Mrs. Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy; and Commander (CDR) Philip Bozzelli, prospective commanding officer, stand aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29) at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony

Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor, left; Mrs. Miriam Groves Landry, ...

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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., guest speaker; Joanne Kemp, center, sponsor; and Judith Kemp, maid of honor, wave to spectators at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., guest speaker; Joanne Kemp, center, sponsor; a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stuart Gilman Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Ann J. Doyle, sponsor, poses for a photograph during the launching ceremony of the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39)

Ann J. Doyle, sponsor, poses for a photograph during the launching cer...

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

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, poses in front of the guided missile frigate KLAKRING (FFG-42) prior to the ship's launching

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, pose...

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

Serina Stylianoudis, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergrift (FFG 48), poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Serina Stylianoudis, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergrif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp Release Status: Releas... More

Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins is escorted by David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics, as they depart after the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Walking behind her are Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins is escorted by David S. Lewis, Chairma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

Goldie Bensilhe, sponsor for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG 52), poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Shipyards Corporation

Goldie Bensilhe, sponsor for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG 52),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Relea... More

Nancy Domenici, wife of Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, and sponsor of the commissioning ceremonies for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706), receives roses from a member of the crew

Nancy Domenici, wife of Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, and spons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffery A. Salter Releas... More

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel, and Training, stands with his wife, Josephine Kerr Zech, sponsor and daughter, Patricia L. Zech, maid of honor, during the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Manp...

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

Joan B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne during its launching ceremony

Joan B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Goldberg Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Captain Arland W. Kuester, commanding officer, escorts Sheila M. Watkins, sponsor, from the speakers platform at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

Captain Arland W. Kuester, commanding officer, escorts Sheila M. Watki...

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

A petty officer 2nd class escorts Anna Marie Jackson, sponsor, to the speakers platform prior to the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN 730)

A petty officer 2nd class escorts Anna Marie Jackson, sponsor, to the ...

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

Left to right: Barbara A. Taylor, ship's sponsor; Mrs. Greg T. Taylor; retired Rear Admiral J.P. Fitzerald and Gwynne Taylor Church attend a reception following the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp

Left to right: Barbara A. Taylor, ship's sponsor; Mrs. Greg T. Taylor;...

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

Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49), is escorted to the speaker's platform during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Her husband, Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN), left, is accompanied by Captain George N. Gee, commanding officer of the VINCENNES. Senator Quayle is the principal speaker for the commissioning

Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil, USN Release Status: Released t... More

Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic fleet, addresses guests at the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG-52). Standing to his left are: John T. Gilbride Jr., Todd Seattle; Jack Yusen, SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DD-413) Survivors Association; Goldier Carr Bensilhe, sponsor; Capt. Joseph F. Brennan, chaplain, Naval Base, Seattle; and Cmdr. Robert J. Horne, commanding officer

Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U....

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

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

Anne Gates, sponsor, Miss Sara C. Scott, maid of honor, and Bath Iron Works Corp. President William E. Haggett pose for a photo prior to the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

Anne Gates, sponsor, Miss Sara C. Scott, maid of honor, and Bath Iron ...

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

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

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

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron and Captain (CAPT) Philip J. Coady, prospective commanding officer, discuss tthe Vertical Launch Missile System aboard the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG 54). with GUNNER's Mate First Class (GM1) David Young. Byron, the ship's sponsor, is visiting during final readiness work prior to commissioning

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron and Captain (CAPT) Philip J. Coa...

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

Representative Beverly B. Byron, Democrat-Maryland, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG 54)

Representative Beverly B. Byron, Democrat-Maryland, ship's sponsor, sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Mussi Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, poses with a bouquet of flowers during the christening ceremony of the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, poses with a bouquet of flowers duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Bui~Lders, Inc. Release Status: Relea... More

William E. Haggett, Bath Iron Works chairman, presents the christening bottle to Mrs. Gayle Wilson, ship's sponsor, following a launching ceremony for the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

William E. Haggett, Bath Iron Works chairman, presents the christening...

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

Marine Corps Combat Development Center. Sergeant Major T. J. Strezlecki presents a token of appreciation to Major R. T. Spooner, USMC-Ret., during the second annual Stars and Stripes Banquet. Spooner is the sponsor of the event

Marine Corps Combat Development Center. Sergeant Major T. J. Strezleck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL E. S. Hansen Release Status... More

Lucy Mustin, sponsor of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63), receives the christening bottle from Bath Iron Works Chairman of the Board William E. Haggett, as Haggett and matron of honor Katherine Miller applaud. Bath is the builder of the COWPENS

Lucy Mustin, sponsor of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63)...

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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Jeannie Eisenhower, maid of honor, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's sponsor, pose for a photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) at Bath Iron Works Shipyard

Jeannie Eisenhower, maid of honor, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's ...

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launching ceremony of the ship that bears her husband's name. Mrs. Burke is the sponsor of the christening of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launchi...

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

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is presented with roses during the launch ceremony of the ship named after her husband

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEI...

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and ship's sponsor for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is applauded by her husband and other guests attending the ship's christening and launch

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and ship's sponso...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harry Gerwien Release Status: Released to P... More

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) during a ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard. Also taking part in the ceremony are Jodi and Krista Jeremiah, maids of honor, and ADM David Jeremiah, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroye...

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

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49). Top row, l-4: R. Kiss, dep. asst. SECNAV: CAPT J. Donahue, III; E. Shoults; S. O'Keefe, SECNAV; GEN J. Dailey, USMC (Ret.); MGEN W. Eshelman, USMC; RADM G. Meinig, Jr., CO NAVSURWARCEN; N. Dailey; CDR P. Salsman, prospective CO; A. Bossier, Jr. Bottom row l-r: Mrs. J. Daniel Howard; Mrs. S. O'Keefe; Mrs. Lisa Bader; Mrs. J. Dailey, sponsor, and Mrs. T. Mohler, matron of honor

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas... More

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the brow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine COLUMBIA (SSN-771) at the ship's christening ceremony. This is the last Los Angeles class submarine to be built at the Electric Boat Shipyard

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Terry Mead Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Mr. Duane D. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Bath Iron Works Corporation, makes the presentation of the christening bottle to the ship's sponsor, Mrs. Mary Westcote, during a post launching party for the USS HOPPER (DDG-70) at the Officers Club at the Naval Air Station. To the left is the ship's Maid of Honor, Ms. Elizabeth Westcote

Mr. Duane D. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Bath Iron Works Corporatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brunswick State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Biw Debbie Houston Release Status: Released to Public... More

Informal portrait of Mrs. Gail Berry West, sponsor of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) just prior to the launching of the ship at the NASSCO shipyard

Informal portrait of Mrs. Gail Berry West, sponsor of the Military Sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status:... More

KEEL LAYING. Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) pose for a photograph. Left to Right: US Navy (USN) Commander Carlos Del Toro, Ships PCO; Captain Peter Bulkeley, USN (Ret.), son of Admiral John Duncan Bulkeley, ships namesake; Mr. Charlie Overstreet, welder Ingalls Shipbuilding; Mrs. Regina Bulkeley Day, ships sponsor, daughter of Admiral John D. Bulkeley, ships namesake; Mr. Steven Day, husband of Mrs. Regina Bulkeley Day; Captain H.J. Rucker, USN, Supervisor of Shipbuilding Pascagoula; Mr. Pat Keene, Vice President, Operations & Engineering, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc

KEEL LAYING. Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the Arleigh ...

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

Official christening party for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR-316). Left to Right: Richard H. Vortmann, President, NASSCO; US Army Brigadier General Edward T. Buckley Jr., Assistant Division Commander 7th Infantry Division; James C. Scott, MASTER of Ceremonies, Vice President, NASSCO; Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Castle, ships sponsor; Ms Nancy Pomeroy, maid of honor; Congressman Randy Duke Cunningham of California, 51st District; US Navy Vice Admiral Gordon S. Holder, Commander MSC; USN Rear Admiral Dennis G. Morral, Navy Program Executive for Expeditionary Warfare Programs

Official christening party for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status:... More

Events marking the centennial of the first powered flight, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, including flyover of Douglas DC-3 airplane adorned with floral designs painted on self-adhesive panels by some 4,300 hospitalized children across the country, under initiative organized by Portraits of Hope, sponsor of creative therapy programs for the ill and disabled

Events marking the centennial of the first powered flight, Wright Brot...

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Mr. Dhaif Muhsen, a 3rd generation curator of the Ziggurat

Mr. Dhaif Muhsen, a 3rd generation curator of the Ziggurat

Mr. Dhaif Muhsen, a 3rd generation curator of the Ziggurat of Ur, explains the historic ruins to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Airmen. The Airmen went on a trip, sponsored by the base chapel, to view the ho... More

Airman 1st Class Curtis Jones, 334th Aircraft Maintenance

Airman 1st Class Curtis Jones, 334th Aircraft Maintenance

Airman 1st Class Curtis Jones, 334th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stands in front of an F-15E Strike Eagle Aug. 1, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Jones is one of more than 10 Airmen curr... More

Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson, Sponsor, and Mrs. Alexander Liggett, Maid of Honor

Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson, Sponsor, and Mrs. Alexander Liggett, Maid of ...

Original caption: Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson, sponsor, and Mrs. Alexander Liggett, Maid of Honor of U.S. Submarine Finback, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 230 USS Finback Launching

Mrs. James C. Dempsey, Sponsor, Miss Nancy Lee Dismukes, Maid of Honor, and Rear Admiral Thomas Withers

Mrs. James C. Dempsey, Sponsor, Miss Nancy Lee Dismukes, Maid of Honor...

Original caption: Mrs. James C. Dempsey, sponsor, Miss Nancy Lee Dismukes, Maid of Honor, and Rear Admiral Thomas Withers at launching of U.S. Submarine Snook, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH. SS 279 USS Snook Launching

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Welds the Sponsor's Christening Plate to the USS Spikefish

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Welds the Sponsor's Christening Plate to th...

Original caption: Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., sponsor for USS Spikefish, welding the sponsor's christening plate to ship, April 25, 1944. Correspondence Concerning Ships

Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate F...

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

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sp...

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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Rita C. Clements, sponsor, presents a gift to Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, prospective commanding officer, during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700)

Rita C. Clements, sponsor, presents a gift to Captain (CAPT) Donald R....

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

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, ship's sponsor, and CDR Ralph K. Martin, commanding officer, stand at the podium during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23)

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, ship's sponsor, and CDR Ralph K. Martin, command...

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: PH3 Kenneth V. Flemings Rele... More

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, sponsor, and GEN Robert H. Barrow, commandant of the Marine Corps, leave at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23)

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, sponsor, and GEN Robert H. Barrow, commandant of...

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: PH3 Kenneth V. Flemings Rele... More

Dr. Susan Hall Godson, sponsor, is escorted to the speakers platform prior to the start of the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32). (Substandard image)

Dr. Susan Hall Godson, sponsor, is escorted to the speakers platform p...

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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Admiral (ADM) James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, kisses his wife Sheila McKinney Watkins, sponsor, after she breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) during the launching ceremony. Behind them (from left to right) is David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics; Maid of Honor Susan Watkins and Senator Mack Mattingly, R-Georgia

Admiral (ADM) James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, kisses his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

Guests of honor attending the commissioning of the Spruance class destroyer USS HAYLER (DD 997) are, left to right, Reverend Paul E. Casby, Captain Sebastian Passantino, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair, Pascagoula; Rear Admiral Richard Berry, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight, Vice Admiral Edward Briggs, commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, and Nicole Hayler, sponsor (walking to her seat)

Guests of honor attending the commissioning of the Spruance class dest...

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

(Left to Right) Chairman, Tacoma Boatbuilders Frank Lynott, Maid of Honor Patricia Zech, Sponsor Mrs. Josephine Zech, and Principal Speaker Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., deputy chief of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel and Training; stand for a group picture at the conclusion of the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

(Left to Right) Chairman, Tacoma Boatbuilders Frank Lynott, Maid of Ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 P. T. Bleam, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Edna D. Woodruff, sponsor of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) christens the ship during its launching ceremony

Edna D. Woodruff, sponsor of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRAD...

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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. David F. Durenberger, Sponsor, holds a bouquet of flowers during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL (SSN 708) at General Dynamics (Electric Boat)

Mrs. David F. Durenberger, Sponsor, holds a bouquet of flowers during ...

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

Mrs. David Durenberger, Sponsor, is escorted aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (SSN 708) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at General Dynamics (Electric Boat)

Mrs. David Durenberger, Sponsor, is escorted aboard the nuclear-powere...

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

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, watches along with distinguished guests, as the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) is launched into the water after being christened with a bottle of champagne

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, watches along with distinguished g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Mrs. Paul Xavier Kelley, sponsor, and Miss Hwa Young Kang, flower girl, at the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42). Mrs. Kelley is the wife of General P. X. Kelly, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Miss Kang is the daughter of a Lockheed Shipbuilding Company electrician

Mrs. Paul Xavier Kelley, sponsor, and Miss Hwa Young Kang, flower girl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Shipbuilding Company Release Status: Rele... More

Participants in the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) stand with a plaque presented to the ship. From left to right is: John F. Lehman, Secretary of the Navy; Mary Mathews, sponsor; Captain (CAPT) Carl A. Anderson, commanding officer; Senator John W. Warner (R-Virginia) and Representative Herbert H. Bateman (R-Virginia)

Participants in the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missil...

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

Mrs. Mary Mathew, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48)

Mrs. Mary Mathew, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning cere...

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; prepares to christen the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) duringthe ship's launching ceremony. With Mrs. Lehman are, left to right, Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding; Lehman's daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor; and Secretary Lehman

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

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

Commander Patrick M. Muldoon, commanding officer, right, and Lieutenant Commander David C. Rollins, executive officer, shake hands at the reception for the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41). Senator Slade Gorton, guest speaker, and Mrs. Gorton, sponsor, are in the background

Commander Patrick M. Muldoon, commanding officer, right, and Lieutenan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D. Loveall Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Rear Adm. Laverne S. Severance Jr., commander, Naval Base, Seattle, addresses guests at the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG-52). Other dignitaries attending are, from the left: Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force; John T. Gilbride Jr., Todd Seattle; Jack Yusen, "SAMUEL B. ROBERTS" Survivors Association; Sponsor Goldie Carr Bensilhe; Capt. J. F. Brennan, chaplain, Naval Base, Seattle; and Cmdr. R. J. Horne, commanding officer

Rear Adm. Laverne S. Severance Jr., commander, Naval Base, Seattle, ad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp Release Status: Release... More

Mrs. Dornell Kilcline, sponsor, listens to a guest speaker during the commissioning ceremony for the salvage ship USS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50)

Mrs. Dornell Kilcline, sponsor, listens to a guest speaker during the ...

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

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

Rep. Claudine Schneider, R-RI, accompanied by Commander H. Wyman Howard Jr. prospective commanding officer of the USS SIMPSON (FFG 56), prepare to greet Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith, ship's sponsor, her son Rodger Simpson Jr., and her daughter Dorothy. The are attending the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate

Rep. Claudine Schneider, R-RI, accompanied by Commander H. Wyman Howar...

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

Sponsor Carol H. Sawyer speaks during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720). Standing on the left is Lieutenant Commander Peter A. Scala, executive officer, and sitting behind the podium are distinguished guests

Sponsor Carol H. Sawyer speaks during the commissioning of the nuclear...

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 C. Duvall Release St... More

Sponsor Julia V. Taft and Captain Theodore C. Lockhart, Commanding Officer of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG 50), admire a replica of the first United States flag. The flag was presented to the ship during its commissioning

Sponsor Julia V. Taft and Captain Theodore C. Lockhart, Commanding Off...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Frank C. Palmitesso Release Status: Releas... More

Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and his wife, Catherine, board a tug after the commissioning of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALASKA (SSBN 732). Mrs. Stevens is the ship's sponsor

Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and his wife, Catherine, board a tug af...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Zopf Release Status: Rel... More

Representative Helen D. Bentley (D-Maryland), sponsor, speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

Representative Helen D. Bentley (D-Maryland), sponsor, speaks during t...

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

Mrs. Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, the ship's sponsor, and Matron of Honor Mrs. M. Carey Kauffman, left, stand in front of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) during its launching

Mrs. Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, the ship's sponsor, and Matron of Honor ...

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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron pins new anchors on SENIOR CHIEF Personnelman (PNCS) Scott Plew, aboard the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG 54). Byron, the ship's sponsor, is visiting during final readiness work prior to commissioning

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron pins new anchors on SENIOR CHIEF...

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

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard as Robert Peterson, executive vice president, Peterson Builders, Inc., looks on

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44), smashes the traditional bottle of champagne against the ship. Behind her are Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Industries Inc., Shipyards Division; Susan Elizabeth Morgan and Lynn Ann Morgan, maids of honor; and Allison Leigh Enos, flower girl

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON...

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

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor poses for a photograph while standing on the christening platform of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44)

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor poses for a photograph while standin...

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

At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47): seated, left to right, Mrs. P.D. Hurst; Mrs. A.L. Bossier; Meredeth Brokaw, ship's sponsor; Kimberly Graff, flower girl; Linda Mickelson, matron of honor; and Rep. Lindy Boggs, D-LA. Standing, left to right: A.L. Bossier, CEO, Avondale Industries, Inc.; Captain J.F. King, NAVSEA: Governor G.S. Mickelson of South Dakota; Senator, Larry Pressler, R-SD; Tom Brokaw, NBC News; and Captain P.D. Hurst, SUPSHIP, New Orleans

At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, poses for a picture with Fred Peterson, founder, Peterson Builder's Inc., following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8)

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, poses for a picture with Fred Pet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Commander Timothy M. Reichert, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS TOPEKA (SSN 754), stands by as Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Hanford Dole, ship's sponsor, goes below deck to tour the vessel following its commissioning ceremony

Commander Timothy M. Reichert, commanding officer of the nuclear-power...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas E. Witham Release Status: Released to P... More

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Released... More

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harry Gerwien Release Status: Released to P... More

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, shows Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, where to break the champagne bottle prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. Also present on the speakers platform are President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67), holds a bouquet of flowers prior to the ship's launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67)...

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

Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney stands on the platform with his family during the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2). Cheney's wife, Lynne, standing at right, is the ship's sponsor. Their daughters Elizabeth, second from left, and Mary are Mrs. Cheney's maids of honor

Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney stands on the platform with his famil...

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 t... More

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the coastal minehunter PELICAN (MHC-53) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of cham...

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

Members of the official party pose for a photograph following the christening ceremony for the coastal minehunter PELICAN (MHC-53). The group includes Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, (front row, second from right) and principal speaker Rear Adm. David B. Robinson, deputy and chief of staff for the commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (standing, fourth from left)

Members of the official party pose for a photograph following the chri...

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

The christening party for the USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85) is from left to right, Captain R. Hepburn, USN, Hon. Richard Danzig, Secretary of the Navy, Hon. Madeline K. Albright, Secretary of State and Ship's sponsor, Mr. Allen Cameron, President and CEO of Bath Iron Works, Rear Admiral Michael M. Mullen, USN. In the foreground are the Maids of Honor, Miss Levesque and Miss Moore

The christening party for the USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85) is from left to ...

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

Official Christening and Launch USS MASON (DDG 87) Launch party: (L to R) Rear Admiral (RADM) W. E. Meyer, USN (Ret); RADM William W. Cobb Jr., NAVSEA PEO TSC; Honorable John E. Baldacci, Rep. Maine; Honorable Thomas H. Allen, Rep. Maine; Honorable Susan M. Collins, Senator-Maine; Captain R. Hepburn, USN; RADM James A. Johnson, CNO representative; The Honorable Gordon R. England, Secretary of eh Navy, Honorable Olympia J. Snowe, Senator, Maine, and ships sponsor; Mr. Allan C. Comeron, CEO General Dynamics Company; RADM David L. Brewer III, principal speaker, Matrons of Honor: Mrs. Kathleen Mason Bond and Mrs. Barbara B. Graham; Mr. James W. Graham; Mrs. C. Griffiths, Commander (CDR) David...

Official Christening and Launch USS MASON (DDG 87) Launch party: (L to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Official Christening and Launch USS MASON (DDG 87) Launch party: (L to R) Rear Admiral (RADM) W. E. Meyer, USN (Ret); RADM Will... More

Iraqi army soldiers from 1ST Battalion, 1ST Brigade, 6th Iraqi Division provide security for and sponsor a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) for the local community at a school in western Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 17, 2006. The purpose of the MEDCAP is to assist the community with free on the spot medical aid and provide much needed medicine to those who were previously unable to get medical treatment. (U.S. Army photo by STAFF SGT. Kevin L. Moses Sr.) (Released)

Iraqi army soldiers from 1ST Battalion, 1ST Brigade, 6th Iraqi Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Liberty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 10TH MTN DIV Scene Camera Op... More

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen (right), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO), talks with Mrs. Birgit Smith (left) and Rear Adm. Charles S. Hamilton (center) at the christening of the Navy's first Littoral Combat Ship USS FREEDOM (LCS 1) at Marinette, Wis., on Sept. 23, 2006. Mrs. Smith is the sponsor of the ship. Her initials are welded on the ship's keel. Her husband, U.S. Army SGT. First Class Paul Ray Smith, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery and gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class (AW) Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen (right), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO), t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marinette State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Chad Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A U.S. Marine (right center) poses with Dana White

A U.S. Marine (right center) poses with Dana White

A U.S. Marine (right center) poses with Dana White (left), President of mixed martial arts organization the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shaquille “Shaq” O'Neal, a former National Basketball Association play... More

John Walters Jr. chalks his hands prior to one of his

John Walters Jr. chalks his hands prior to one of his

John Walters Jr. chalks his hands prior to one of his three bench press attempts Oct. 17, 2014, at the Fitness Center on Dover AFB, Del. Walters was one of 15 male and female powerlifters entered in the 2014 Do... More

Spc. Taylor Coe, of the 9th Civil Support Team, California

Spc. Taylor Coe, of the 9th Civil Support Team, California

Spc. Taylor Coe, of the 9th Civil Support Team, California Army National Guard, climbs the rope on the obstacle course during the 2014 Best Warrior Competition at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif., Oct. 23. The obst... More

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