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    USCGC Sherman change of command ceremony [Image 6 of 6]

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    A formal U.S. Coast Guard ceremony taking place on what appears to be a ship's deck or pier, with officers in dress white uniforms. Two senior officers in the center are jointly holding an open official document or certificate, suggesting an award or commendation presentation. A U.S. flag is prominently displayed in the background alongside ceremonial chairs marked for 'PACAREA Commander.'

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    06.03.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa McKenzie 

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    Vice Adm. Charles Ray, commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, Defense Forces West, presents a meritorious service medal to Capt. Aldante Vinciguerra, former commanding officer of USCGC Sherman (WHEC 720), during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, June 3, 2016. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally transfers responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. McKenzie/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2016
    Date Posted: 06.03.2016 21:04
    Photo ID: 2633749
    VIRIN: 160603-G-MT091-005
    Resolution: 4488x3206
    Size: 850.16 KB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
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    Downloads: 3

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    A group of approximately 20 U.S. Coast Guard personnel pose for a formal group photograph outdoors near a waterfront. A senior officer in a white dress uniform stands at the center holding an open official document or certificate, adorned with multiple service medals and ribbons. The setting appears to be a ceremonial event, likely a commendation, retirement, or award ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a grass field, likely at a naval installation in Hawaii based on the palm trees and mountainous backdrop. Personnel in U.S. Coast Guard dress uniforms are standing at attention in formation around a white-draped table bearing a ship's bell mounted on a wooden base. One officer on the far right is wearing a distinct white dress uniform, suggesting a change of command or retirement ceremony.
    A formal U.S. Coast Guard ceremony is taking place on a dock or pier alongside a Coast Guard vessel. Two officers in the foreground are jointly holding a framed award or shadow box, while a third officer stands at attention in the background. The setting includes a podium bearing the U.S. Coast Guard seal and an American flag.
    A formal military change of command or retirement ceremony taking place outdoors, likely aboard or near a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. Three officers in white dress uniforms are posing for a photograph, with two shaking hands in the center foreground. The setting includes podiums bearing the U.S. Coast Guard seal, an American flag, and a Coast Guard flag.
    A formal U.S. Coast Guard ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a change of command or promotion ceremony. Three officers in white dress uniforms are prominently featured, with one raising his right hand as if taking an oath. A sign reading 'PACAREA Commander' with three stars is visible on a chair in the background.
    A formal U.S. Coast Guard ceremony taking place on what appears to be a ship's deck or pier, with officers in dress white uniforms. Two senior officers in the center are jointly holding an open official document or certificate, suggesting an award or commendation presentation. A U.S. flag is prominently displayed in the background alongside ceremonial chairs marked for 'PACAREA Commander.'

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    14th Coast Guard District
    USCGC Sherman
    Melissa McKenzie
    Vice Adm. Charles Ray
    Capt. Aldante Vinciguerra
    Capt. Steven Wittrock
    Coast Guard
    change of command

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