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    Military Sealift Command’s USNS Guam Christened in Okinawa [Image 1 of 7]

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    A civilian official in a gray suit speaks at a podium during a formal Military Sealift Command ceremony. Behind him, a U.S. Navy officer in dress whites with medals stands at attention alongside the American flag and the Military Sealift Command flag. The setting appears to be an outdoor official military or government event.

    NAHA, OKINAWA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    04.27.2019

    Photo by Grady Fontana 

    Military Sealift Command Far East

    190427-N-IX266-001 NAHA, Japan—U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry B. Harris Jr. speaks to a crowd during the christening ceremony of Military Sealift Command’s high-speed transport USNS Guam (T-HST 1), April 27. USNS Guam is an aluminum catamaran designed to be fast, flexible and maneuverable, even in austere port conditions, making the vessel ideal for transporting troops and equipment quickly. (Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.27.2019
    Date Posted: 04.29.2019 07:21
    Photo ID: 5305352
    VIRIN: 190427-N-IX266-001
    Resolution: 2643x1762
    Size: 794.4 KB
    Location: NAHA, OKINAWA, OKINAWA, JP
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    A civilian official in a gray suit speaks at a podium during a formal Military Sealift Command ceremony. Behind him, a U.S. Navy officer in dress whites with medals stands at attention alongside the American flag and the Military Sealift Command flag. The setting appears to be an outdoor official military or government event.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues uniform is delivering a speech at a formal military ceremony from a wooden podium. He is gesturing with his right arm outstretched while speaking into a microphone. In the background, U.S. Navy personnel in white dress uniforms are seated, and a blue military flag is visible.
    A civilian speaker addresses an audience at a podium during what appears to be a U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command official ceremony. Behind him stand a U.S. flag and the United States Navy Military Sealift Command flag, alongside a uniformed naval officer in dress whites and another civilian. The speaker wears a congressional lapel pin, suggesting this is an official government or military event.
    A female naval officer in white dress uniform is presenting a large bouquet of flowers wrapped in red and blue ribbons to a civilian woman in a black dress and white blazer. The setting appears to be a naval ceremony, likely a ship commissioning or decommissioning event, based on the dock/vessel infrastructure visible in the background. The gesture suggests a formal presentation or recognition moment.
    A woman with short red/auburn hair is standing on what appears to be a naval vessel, holding a rolled bundle of red, white, and blue ribbons or streamers. The vessel's exterior is painted gray, and patriotic bunting and a large American-style flag are draped over the railing. The scene suggests a ship commissioning, christening, or similar military/patriotic ceremony.
    A military commissioning or christening ceremony is taking place at a naval pier, with a large US Navy vessel decorated with red, white, and blue bunting. Three uniformed personnel, appearing to be US Marines in service uniforms, are walking along the dock beside the ship. The vessel bears the text 'US NAVAL SHIP' and 'GUAM' on its hull, identifying it as a US Navy expeditionary fast transport or similar vessel.
    The image shows civilians and military personnel boarding the US Naval Ship Guam via a red-carpeted gangway, suggesting an official ceremony or dignitary visit. A US Navy sailor in dress whites stands at attention near the gangway as guests board. An American flag is visible at the top of the vessel along with signal flags.

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