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    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a stage with red carpet, featuring naval officers in white dress uniforms and civilians in formal attire. A group of individuals are applauding as two people — one in a white naval uniform with medals and one in a navy-and-white striped jacket — approach the stage. An American flag bunting is visible in the foreground.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.22.2017

    Photo by Seaman Brigitte Johnston 

    USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)           

    NORFOLK, Va. (July 22, 2017) – Susan Ford Bales, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) ship’s sponsor, enters the hangar bay escorted by Ford's Command Master Chief Laura Nunley during Ford’s commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. 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)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2017
    Date Posted: 09.19.2017 20:52
    Photo ID: 3789887
    VIRIN: 170722-N-GY005-0083
    Resolution: 4167x2958
    Size: 5.67 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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