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    USS Vandegrift Decommission [Image 4 of 5]

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    A formal U.S. Navy commissioning or decommissioning ceremony is taking place dockside in front of a large gray naval vessel decorated with red, white, and blue bunting. A large formation of naval personnel in dress uniforms — including officers in service dress blues and enlisted sailors in crackerjack uniforms — are standing at attention on the pier. The ceremonial decorations and formal alignment of personnel indicate a significant official military event.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.19.2015

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory Booth 

    Fleet Public Affairs Center San Diego

    150219-N-AG657-095
    SAN DIEGO (Feb. 19, 2015) -- The crew of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) stands assembled on the pier during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. Vandegrift, one of the last frigates of its class, was decommissioned after 30 years of Naval service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cory Booth/released)

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    Date Taken: 02.19.2015
    Date Posted: 02.19.2015 18:06
    Photo ID: 1777219
    VIRIN: 150219-N-AG657-095
    Resolution: 5741x2665
    Size: 1.37 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 76
    Downloads: 2

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or decommissioning event for USS Vandegrift (FFG-48), a U.S. Navy frigate. A senior Marine Corps officer in dress blues is speaking at a podium bearing the ship's seal, while two Navy officers and a civilian are seated behind him. A large American flag serves as a backdrop under a tent.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues is holding a framed display containing what appears to be a Medal of Honor plaque and an official citation document. The officer is wearing a white peaked cap with gold oak leaf embroidery and a substantial array of service ribbons and medals. An American flag is visible in the background, suggesting a formal military ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress blues uniform is presenting a bouquet of flowers to a woman in a black jacket during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Both individuals are smiling and engaged in a warm exchange. The setting appears to be a naval pier or shipyard, with an American flag bunting visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Navy commissioning or decommissioning ceremony is taking place dockside in front of a large gray naval vessel decorated with red, white, and blue bunting. A large formation of naval personnel in dress uniforms — including officers in service dress blues and enlisted sailors in crackerjack uniforms — are standing at attention on the pier. The ceremonial decorations and formal alignment of personnel indicate a significant official military event.
    A high-ranking U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues walks along a red carpet while rendering a salute, flanked by U.S. Navy sailors in dress uniforms who are saluting in return. The ceremony appears to be a formal military event, likely a commissioning, change of command, or official arrival ceremony at a naval installation. Decorative bollards with wooden tops line the red carpet, and a large white tent with an audience is visible in the background.

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