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    aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commissioning Ceremony [Image 10 of 58]

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    A man in a dark suit and blue tie is speaking at a podium bearing the Seal of the President of the United States. A naval officer in white dress uniform is seated nearby on the stage, which is decorated with red, white, and blue bunting. The setting appears to be an official government or military ceremony held indoors.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.22.2017

    Photo by Seaman Brigitte Johnston 

    U.S. Navy           

    170722-N-GY005-0210
    NORFOLK (July 22, 2017) Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis delivers remarks during the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Ford is the lead ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, and the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gitte Schirrmacher/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2017
    Date Posted: 08.05.2017 00:15
    Photo ID: 3639749
    VIRIN: 170722-N-GY005-0210
    Resolution: 3443x4568
    Size: 6.74 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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