Navy Ceremonial Events

Ceremonial gatherings featuring naval officers, saluting, and participating in commissioning events aboard ships.

Pilot and officers on the bridge, salute shooting with FLAK, 56th training voyage abroad, training ship Germany, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, 15. 07. 1982

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry C. Mustin, commander, Second Fleet, US Atlantic Fleet, passes between two ranks of sideboys upon his arrival for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07273. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-10006. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-08651. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10460. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The honored guests sign the log book as they come aboard prior to the beginning of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the ship's Marine detachment stand at present arms as ADM Paul D. Miller, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, walks past them during the decommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64). The ceremony marks the end of the WISCONSIN's third period in commission, which began on October 22, 1988. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, second from left, greets each of the officers of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) following an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-07244. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The commanding officer of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) formally bids farewell to his officers following the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony marks the end of the WISCONSIN's third period in commission, which began on October 22, 1988. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10361. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-ST-87-08647. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00808. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An honor guard executes a drill with M14 rifles during the commissioning of the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08310. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

DN-ST-89-10305. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

CMDR John G. Morgan Jr., left, commanding officer of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), directs the ship's entry into port. Country: Unknown

An honor guard executes a drill with M14 rifles during the commissioning of the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Soviet sailor and an officer stand on either side of a United States Navy chief petty officer in front of an Anti-submarine Squadron 41 (VS-41) S-3A Viking aircraft. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10807. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Distinguished guests gather on the speakers platform at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER (SSN 709) at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10563. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07238. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09452. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy watches the 4th Americas Cup Race. Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (left), and Harold S. Vanderbilt watch the fourth race of the 1962 Americas Cup from aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island.

Navy personnel carrying their bags walk along the pier while others wait to disembark the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66). The carrier has returned with its battle group to its home port. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10457. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00701. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

DN-ST-86-00392. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04679. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense William Perry and Adm. Paul Miller, commander in chief, US Atlantic Fleet, speak to troops and sailors onboard the aircraft carrier about their role during Operation Restore Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE DEMOCRACY Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

A view of the color guard during commissioning ceremonies for the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47), at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers and their guests listen to the band as they wait for the start of a ceremony aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The ceremony is being held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

DN-ST-85-02382. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-00183. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine stands guard on the pier beside the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during the vessel's decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR. James Mennis, command chaplain, conducts a sunrise Easter service for the crew of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) on the flight deck. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Sailors watch from the pier as a large harbor tug maneuvers the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) into 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. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT William M. Fogarty, commanding officer of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62), second from right, and RADM Walter T. Piotti Jr., director, Surface Warfare Division, center, talk on the deck of the battleship. The NEW JERSEY, after recently completing renovation and modernization, is departing for sea trials prior to reactivation in January 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Chinese and American sailors pose for photographs at pier side as the destroyer USS OLDENDORF (DD-972) enters the harbor. This is the first visit by U.S. Navy ships to China in 40 years. Base: Qingdao State: Shanghi Country: China (CHN)

A crew member stands near RGM-84A Harpoon surface-to surface missile canisters on the stern of the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) as he directs sailors securing a mooring line to the pier following the cruiser's arrival at its new home port. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Western States: Visit to the Pacific Fleet, President Kennedy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, 5:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (center right, wearing sunglasses) and other distinguished guests watch U.S. Pacific Fleet demonstrations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), at sea off the coast of San Diego, California; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. (back to camera), stands at center left. Standing in group with President Kennedy (left to right): unidentified; Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; the President; Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), Admiral John H. Sides (mostly obscured, behind the President); Senator Clair Engle (California); Governor of California, Edmund G. Pat Brown.

DN-ST-89-10838. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The executive officer of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), left, returns the salute of a division officer as he arrives to conduct a personnel inspection on the ship's flight deck. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-86-01106. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-09474. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A 1991 graduating midshipman shakes hands with guest speaker Army GEN H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. Central Command, before receiving his diploma from Naval Academy Supervisor RADM Virgil L. Hill Jr. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit to the Atlantic Fleet: President Kennedy views fleet demonstration aboard USS Enterprise. President John F. Kennedy (looking through binoculars) watches U.S. Atlantic Fleet sea and air power demonstrations from the captains chair on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, at sea off the coast of North Carolina. Commander Harold F. Lang, USS Enterprise Operations Officer, stands left of President Kennedy; Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell Shepard, Jr. (partially hidden) stands behind Commander Lang.

DN-ST-88-02155. Base: USS William H. Standley (CG 32)

DN-ST-86-06748. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04702. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01525. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II administers the oath of enlistment to a re-enlisting petty officer on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

President Kennedy watches the 4th Americas Cup Race. President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) visits with Harold S. Vanderbilt aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., during the fourth race of the 1962 Americas Cup. Newport, Rhode Island.

A Cruiser Destroyer Group 12 motor launch pulls away from the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) during Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02235. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

DN-ST-86-01405. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-86-04597. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Commander in CHIEF US Atlantic Fleet Band performs during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The ship's company stands in formation while saluting on the weather deck during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Raymond H. Setser, prospective Commanding Officer, speaks during the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720). Seated on the left is Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh and on the right is Sponsor Carol H. Sawyer. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of crewmen standing in formation aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705) during commissioning ceremonies. The ship was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors stand at attention for a frocking ceremony in the hangar deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during Fleet Ex '90. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-11278. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors prepare to raise the flag prior to the station's opening day ceremonies. The guided missile cruiser USS DALE (CG-19), one of several ships in port during the event, is moored in the background. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10549. Base: Naval Base, Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-86-07325. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GW-FREGAT HR.MS. De Ruyter (1976-2001), submission

DN-ST-88-06224. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07196. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors manning the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) watch as their ship nears its berth at Naval Station, Charles, S.C. The guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) is in the background. The two ships left Charleston on September 21, 1990, for the Persian Gulf, where they served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Charleston Harbor State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (right center), Gemini-Titan 5 and Charles Conrad Jr., pilot, receive a red-carpet welcome as they arrive aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlian.

Polish and American sailors take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at a local monument during a visit by crew members of the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59). The two vessels are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their visit represents the first such port call by American vessels since 1927. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gydnia Country: Poland (POL)

Crewmen aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) wait to go ashore to greet relatives and friends after a three-month deployment. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10680. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members salute as the chief boatswain's mate rehearses piping dignitaries aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26), flagship of the United States Sixth Fleet. The rehearsal is being held in preparation for the summit meeting between President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev to be held on December 2-3. Base: Marsaxlokk Bay Country: Malta (MLT)

DN-ST-85-05395. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-01854. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors aboard the destroyer USS HEWITT (DD 966) haul in on a line as the ship is tied up alongside another vessel. In the background at left is the large harbor tug NASHUA (YTB 774). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Crew members stand near the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) following the vessel's arrival in port. The WISCONSIN, along with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group, has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crewman stands watch on the fantail of a U.S. Navy ship during visitor's day activities. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

An officer conducts a tour for visitors aboard the ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MSO 427). In the background is the ocean minesweeper USS GALLANT (MSO 489) The ships is assigned to the Naval Reserve Force (NRF). Country: Unknown

View from inside the C-141 as two Ex-POWs are greeted upon arriving, after the flight from Hanoi, North Vietnam, by (Left to Right) LGEN William G. Moore Jr., Commander 13th Air Force and Admiral Noel Gaylor, Commander Pacific Command. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-88-04478. Base: Persian Gulf Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Vice Admiral John S. McCain on the bridge of his flagship, 1945.

MASTER CHIEF Fire Control Technician Stephen Skelley discusses gunnery with sailors aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Crew members are busy offloading 16-inch projectiles, background. Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members salute aboard the battleship battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The ship is here for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Statue of Liberty and to participate in the International Naval Review. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-06607. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Captain Thomas G. Kelley speaks during his retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Western States: Visit to the Pacific Fleet, President Kennedy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, 5:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (seated in high-back chair at left, wearing sunglasses) and other distinguished guests watch U.S. Pacific Fleet demonstrations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), at sea off the coast of San Diego, California. Seated in front row, right of President Kennedy: Governor of California, Edmund G. Pat Brown; Senator Clair Engle (California); Under Secretary of the Navy, Paul Red Fay; Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup. Also pictured: Commander of Carrier Division One, Rear Admiral Paul Masterton; Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard.

DN-ST-85-10808. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03668. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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