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    A U.S. Navy officer is delivering a speech at a podium aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), a command ship. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony, with two other naval officers seated on either side of the speaker. An American flag is displayed prominently in the background along with the ship's official emblem.

    YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

    12.12.2019

    Photo by Seaman Matt Hall 

    USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

    191212-N-HR150-135 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 12, 2019) U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Craig C. Sicola, from Dallas, gives his remarks during the Blue Ridge change of command ceremony. Sicola, of Dallas, relieved Capt. Eric J. Anduze as the ship's commanding officer. Blue Ridge, part of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in support of security and stability within the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matt Hall)

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    Date Taken: 12.12.2019
    Date Posted: 12.11.2019 22:29
    Photo ID: 5974127
    VIRIN: 191212-N-HR150-135
    Resolution: 2781x1854
    Size: 3.68 MB
    Location: YOKOSUKA, JP
    Hometown: DALLAS, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 61
    Downloads: 8

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    A U.S. Navy color guard stands at attention during a formal military ceremony, holding multiple flags including the American flag and what appears to be unit/command colors with gold fringe. The sailors are dressed in Navy Service Dress Blue uniforms with white Dixie cup covers, and one sailor on the left carries a rifle. The ceremony appears to take place outdoors on a platform or deck, with American flag bunting visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress uniforms are seated on a ceremonial platform in front of the USS Blue Ridge, a command ship. Both officers wear white combination covers and display multiple medals and gold insignia consistent with senior flag/senior officer ranks. An American flag bunting is visible in the foreground, indicating a formal military ceremony.
    A group of civilians, predominantly women, stand in a row holding bouquets of flowers wrapped in cellophane at what appears to be a military ceremony or homecoming event. Behind them, numerous uniformed military personnel in Navy working uniforms and covers are visible. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation on a clear day.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place on the deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), a command ship. One naval officer is speaking at a wooden podium while three other uniformed personnel are seated in chairs on the stage. The ship's official emblem displaying 'USS Blue Ridge LCC-19' is prominently visible on the vessel's superstructure behind the speakers.
    A U.S. Navy officer is delivering a speech at a podium aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), a command ship. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony, with two other naval officers seated on either side of the speaker. An American flag is displayed prominently in the background along with the ship's official emblem.
    A U.S. Navy band is performing at what appears to be an official naval ceremony, likely a commissioning or decommissioning event at a naval shipyard or port. A naval officer in dress blues with white gloves is conducting the ensemble, which includes trombone players and other brass instrument musicians in enlisted dress uniforms. A large naval vessel and shipyard infrastructure are visible in the background.

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