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    Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group Deployment [Image 1 of 3]

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    A formal naval ceremony is taking place at a port facility, viewed from the deck of the USS Sterett. Sailors in white dress uniforms are lined up on the pier in formation, with a red carpet and blue canopy tent visible, suggesting an official arrival or welcoming ceremony. Personnel aboard the ship are observing the proceedings from the deck.

    ZHANJIANG, CHINA

    06.12.2017

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Byron Linder  

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    170612-N-ZW825-656 ZHANJIANG, China (June 12, 2017) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) man the rails as the ship arrives in Zhanjiang, China, for a scheduled port visit. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. U.S. 3rd Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.12.2017
    Date Posted: 06.12.2017 09:08
    Photo ID: 3470947
    VIRIN: 170612-N-ZW825-656
    Resolution: 2250x1500
    Size: 513.25 KB
    Location: ZHANJIANG, CN
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    A formal naval ceremony is taking place at a port facility, viewed from the deck of the USS Sterett. Sailors in white dress uniforms are lined up on the pier in formation, with a red carpet and blue canopy tent visible, suggesting an official arrival or welcoming ceremony. Personnel aboard the ship are observing the proceedings from the deck.
    A naval officer in white dress uniform kneels down to receive a bouquet of flowers from a young girl in a plaid school uniform, in what appears to be a formal welcoming ceremony at a port or naval facility. Several photographers and cameramen are capturing the moment, along with other children and naval personnel visible in the background. The setting suggests an official diplomatic or military port visit.
    A naval ceremony is taking place at a dock or port, where uniformed naval officers are interacting with children wearing red scarves, suggesting a formal welcome or send-off event. A female naval officer is receiving or exchanging something with a young boy while holding a bouquet of flowers. Multiple photographers and videographers are documenting the event in the background, with a large naval vessel visible behind the group.

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