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    The Mother of the USS Gonzalez [Image 1 of 6]

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    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform and cover (cap) with gold insignia presents a framed artwork or photograph to an elderly woman during what appears to be a formal military ceremony aboard a naval vessel. Both individuals are looking down at the framed piece being held between them. The setting includes a tent canopy, a naval ship's superstructure, and what appears to be an American flag in the background.

    NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    08.14.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michelle Lucht 

    Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

    Cmdr. Brian Fort, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez, presents Dolia Gonzalez with a painting of her son, Marine Corps Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez, before turning command of the ship over to Cmdr. Lynn Acheson at Naval Station Norfolk. The ship is named after Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez and the ship' crew commissioned the painting as a gift for Dolia Gozalez' upcoming 80th birthday.

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2009
    Date Posted: 08.21.2009 13:03
    Photo ID: 197244
    VIRIN: 090814-N-2645L-065
    Resolution: 872x723
    Size: 1.79 MB
    Location: NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 552
    Downloads: 25

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    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform and cover (cap) with gold insignia presents a framed artwork or photograph to an elderly woman during what appears to be a formal military ceremony aboard a naval vessel. Both individuals are looking down at the framed piece being held between them. The setting includes a tent canopy, a naval ship's superstructure, and what appears to be an American flag in the background.
    A naval officer in white dress uniform is presenting a framed commemorative artwork to an elderly woman during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The framed piece contains a painting depicting a combat soldier and is accompanied by a display of military coins/medallions at the bottom. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial venue with a blue backdrop.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform embraces an older woman with gray hair during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The officer wears a white combination cover with gold insignia, sleeve stripes indicating a senior officer rank, and several service ribbons on his chest. A red, white, and blue flag or bunting is visible in the background near what appears to be a podium.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform with admiral-rank shoulder boards embraces an elderly woman at what appears to be a naval ceremony or commissioning event aboard a ship. The officer is leaning in warmly toward the woman, who is smiling, suggesting a personal or familial connection. A second naval officer in white uniform with medals is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform, identified by his nameplate as Charles Stuppard, is greeting an elderly woman with a kiss on the cheek while shaking her hand. The officer displays gold rank insignia on his shoulder boards consistent with a Commander or Captain rank. The scene appears to take place at an outdoor military ceremony or reception under a tent.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress whites is presenting a framed artwork or commemorative print to an elderly woman during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The framed piece depicts a combat soldier and is accompanied by a wooden box, suggesting this is a memorial or award presentation. The event is taking place under a tent or canopy decorated with red, white, and blue bunting.

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