170519-N-NT265-311 [Image 167 of 298]

05.20.2017

Photo by Christian Senyk 

U.S. Navy           

170519-N-NT265-311 SHIMODA, Japan (May 19, 2017) – Gyokusenji Temple monks in Shimoda, Japan, perform a remembrance ceremony with U.S. Navy Sailors for U.S. service members whose remains rest at the temple as part of the Shimoda Black Ship Festival. The Navy’s participation in the festival celebrates the heritage of U.S.-Japanese naval partnership first established by commodore Matthew Perry’s 1853 port visit. For more than 160 years, the United States has established a heritage of naval presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to promote partnership, prosperity, and maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Senyk/Released)

• Date Taken: 05.20.2017
• Date Posted: 05.23.2017 00:45
• Photo ID: 3411648
• VIRIN: 170519-N-NT265-311
• Resolution: 4928x3280
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