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    This image captures the christening ceremony of the USS Charleston (LCS 18), a U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship, held on August 26, 2017, at Austal USA shipyard. The ship's sponsor, Mrs. Charlotte Riley, is seen breaking a bottle against the hull in the traditional christening gesture. Several dignitaries and officials are present on the platform decorated with patriotic bunting.

    MOBILE, ALA, UNITED STATES

    08.26.2017

    Photo by Armando Gonzales 

    U.S. Navy           

    170826-N-LV331-009
    MOBILE, Ala. (Aug. 26, 2017) Ship's sponsor Charlotte Riley breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow during the christening ceremony for the littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). At the ceremony, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Richard V. Spencer gave the principal address. Spencer is in the area to view the ongoing shipyard work at Austal USA and meet Sailors and civilian employees who support the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Armando Gonzales/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2017
    Date Posted: 08.27.2017 00:00
    Photo ID: 3708865
    VIRIN: 170826-N-LV331-009
    Resolution: 4533x3026
    Size: 966.41 KB
    Location: MOBILE, ALA, US
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    A formal speaking event featuring an older man with gray hair delivering remarks at a podium equipped with a microphone. Two other men in business attire are seated in the background, appearing to listen. The setting appears to be a large indoor venue such as a hangar or convention hall.
    A man in a dark suit and striped shirt is speaking at a podium during a formal naval christening ceremony. The podium displays an official Austal placard identifying the event as the christening ceremony for the USS Charleston (LCS 18), held on August 26, 2017. An American flag is partially visible in the background.
    A formal christening ceremony is taking place at an Austal shipbuilding facility, with a speaker at a podium bearing a sign reading 'Charleston (LCS-18)'. The event features military personnel in white dress uniforms, civilian dignitaries seated on stage, and patriotic red, white, and blue bunting decorations. A large video screen displays a close-up of the speaker at the podium.
    This image captures the christening ceremony of the USS Charleston (LCS 18), a U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship, held on August 26, 2017, at Austal USA shipyard. The ship's sponsor, Mrs. Charlotte Riley, is seen breaking a bottle against the hull in the traditional christening gesture. Several dignitaries and officials are present on the platform decorated with patriotic bunting.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. Sailors in dress white uniforms serve as a color guard carrying the American flag, while civilian dignitaries and naval officers stand at attention with hands over hearts, likely during the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance. The scene suggests a commissioning, decommissioning, or other official naval ceremony.

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