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    A senior U.S. Navy officer is addressing a large formation of sailors aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, likely a ship's hangar bay or interior deck space. The officer is holding a microphone and speaking to rows of personnel standing at attention in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) digital camouflage. Several sailors are holding white documents or certificates, suggesting this may be an awards ceremony, promotion ceremony, or official briefing.

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA

    06.04.2011

    Photo by Julio Rivera 

    U.S. Navy           

    Capt. Stephen Koehler, commanding officer of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, addresses newly promoted sailors during a frocking ceremony on the ship's mess decks. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Julio Rivera)

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2011
    Date Posted: 06.10.2011 01:07
    Photo ID: 413348
    VIRIN: 110604-N-EC658-080
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 427.83 KB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA
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    Downloads: 8

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