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    BAPTISM ABE1 Holcomb [Image 17 of 25]

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    A baptism ceremony is being conducted aboard a U.S. Navy vessel, identifiable by the 'CVN' lettering visible in the background. A Navy chaplain wearing a white stole and officer insignia is pouring water over a young child's head held by a woman in a floral dress, while a sailor in dress uniform stands behind them. A second sailor is visible in the background observing the ceremony.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    02.27.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cathrine Yanez 

    USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)           

    NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 27, 2018) -- Lt. Cmdr. David Kim, a USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) chaplain, baptizes the son of Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Andrew Holcomb and his fiancé, Toni Gray. The custom of baptizing infants aboard ships dates back to the British Royal Navy in which the infant is baptized under or inside the ship's bell. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cat Campbell)

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    Date Taken: 02.27.2018
    Date Posted: 02.28.2018 18:46
    Photo ID: 4173927
    VIRIN: 180227-N-ZE240-0021
    Resolution: 4969x3550
    Size: 828.3 KB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US

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