180526-N-AT530-0569 NORFOLK (May 26, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson shakes hands with retired Vice Adm. Kent Carroll during a memorial ceremony in honor of USS Scoprion (SSN 589) Sailors who were lost at sea 50 years ago. Carroll was serving in Naples, Italy at Commander, Task Force 69, and was on the pier to cast off the last line when Scorpion departed from Naples, her final port call. Held at the Scorpion Memorial on Naval Station Norfolk, the ceremony was attended by over 500 family members, friends and Shipmates of the 99 crewmembers lost. Speakers for the event were Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson; Captain (retired) Bill Richardson, CNO’s father and former Scorpion crewmember; Vice Admiral Joe Tofalo, Commander, Submarine Forces; and Captain Maryetta Nolan, daughter of Scorpion Chief of the Boat, Chief Petty Officer Walter Bishop. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chris Roys/Released)
Date Taken: | 05.26.2018 |
Date Posted: | 05.26.2018 15:20 |
Photo ID: | 4423940 |
VIRIN: | 180526-N-AT530-0569 |
Resolution: | 4018x2870 |
Size: | 4.24 MB |
Location: | VA, US |
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