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    A group of five people pose for a photo aboard what appears to be the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, as indicated by the visible text on a banner in the background. The scene appears to be a baptism ceremony, evidenced by a large brass baptismal font in the foreground and a Navy chaplain wearing a white stole with a cross. Two Navy sailors in dress uniforms, a young woman holding a toddler, and the chaplain are gathered together for the occasion.

    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) -- (From left) Lt. Cmdr. David Kim, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Andrew Holcomb and his family, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Michael Shores pose for a group photo following a baptism. 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: 4173930
    VIRIN: 180227-N-ZE240-0033
    Resolution: 4265x3116
    Size: 995.33 KB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 5

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    Two U.S. military personnel are posing together aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), shaking hands while holding a Meritorious Service Medal certificate. The individual on the left is wearing a green flight suit with squadron patches, while the individual on the right is in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) digital camouflage. This appears to be a formal military award ceremony taking place in the ship's hangar bay or interior space.
    A U.S. Navy award ceremony taking place aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), where a naval aviator in a green flight suit is presenting a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal certificate to a sailor in Navy Working Uniform. A third service member in NWU stands in the background. The ceremony appears to be held in a hangar bay or interior compartment of the aircraft carrier.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel are posing together while holding a Department of the Navy certificate for the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. The officer on the left is wearing a green flight suit with a VFA-105 'Gunslingers' squadron patch, while the officer on the right is in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) with a U.S. Navy label and oak leaf cluster insignia. The ceremony appears to be taking place aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), as indicated by the caps worn by both individuals.
    A U.S. Navy award ceremony taking place aboard what appears to be USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), where a senior officer in a green flight suit is presenting a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal certificate to a female sailor in Navy Working Uniform (NWU). The recipient is already wearing the medal and a ribbon on her uniform. Several other sailors in NWU are visible in the background observing the ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy award ceremony taking place aboard what appears to be USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), where a senior officer in a flight suit is presenting a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal certificate to a sailor named Greiner. Both individuals are smiling and shaking hands while holding the Department of the Navy certificate. A third service member in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy award ceremony taking place aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), where a senior officer in a green flight suit is presenting a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal certificate to a female sailor in Navy Working Uniform. Both individuals are smiling and holding the certificate together. Additional Navy personnel are visible in the background.
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    A person in an olive/green uniform is pinning a gold military badge onto the chest of a U.S. Navy sailor wearing the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) digital camouflage pattern. The gold badge appears to be a warfare qualification insignia, likely a submarine or surface warfare pin. This appears to be a formal military pinning ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy officer in a green flight suit is presenting a certificate to a female sailor in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) aboard what appears to be USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). The certificate appears to be a Surface Warfare Medical Department Officer qualification. Both individuals are smiling and wearing USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78 caps.
    A close-up image showing hands pinning a military decoration onto a U.S. Navy uniform. The uniform displays the 'U.S. NAVY' chest tape on the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) digital camouflage pattern. The gold insignia being pinned appears to be a warfare qualification badge accompanied by a ribbon or medal.
    A U.S. Navy ceremony aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) where a senior officer in a green flight suit is presenting a certificate and shaking hands with a female sailor in Navy Working Uniform (NWU). The female sailor is wearing a medal and holding what appears to be additional documents. Several other sailors in NWU are visible in the background.
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    The image shows U.S. Navy personnel aboard what appears to be USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), an aircraft carrier. A senior officer in a green flight suit with a VFA-101 squadron patch and captain's eagle insignia is examining a yellow USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78 commemorative cap. A sailor in dark Navy working uniform with a name tag reading 'Vincent A. Young' is presenting or receiving the cap.
    A U.S. Navy officer identified as LTJG Vincent A. Young (USN) is putting on or adjusting an orange USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78 baseball cap. He is wearing a dark Navy working uniform with a name tag and qualification badge visible on his chest. The scene appears to take place aboard a naval vessel, with other uniformed personnel visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in olive green flight suits are engaged in a conversation aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, likely the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The senior officer on the right is presenting or exchanging a USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 commemorative cap to the officer on the left. Both individuals are wearing ship-specific ball caps and display various patches and insignia on their uniforms.
    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.
    A group of five people pose for a photo aboard what appears to be the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, as indicated by the visible text on a banner in the background. The scene appears to be a baptism ceremony, evidenced by a large brass baptismal font in the foreground and a Navy chaplain wearing a white stole with a cross. Two Navy sailors in dress uniforms, a young woman holding a toddler, and the chaplain are gathered together for the occasion.
    A group of six people pose for a formal photo in front of a large American flag display. Two individuals are in military uniform — one in Navy camouflage (NWU) on the left and one in a green flight suit on the right — while four civilians stand between them. Three of the civilians are holding dark navy caps that appear to read 'USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78'.
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    A female U.S. Navy sailor wearing a USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) cap is conducting a fire extinguisher inspection, writing on a clipboard. She is dressed in Navy Working Uniform (NWU) digital camouflage pattern. The inspection appears to be taking place aboard a naval vessel, with other personnel visible in the blurred background.

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