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    USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) [Image 6 of 7]

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    A formal U.S. Navy commissioning or decommissioning ceremony taking place inside a large naval vessel's hangar bay. Sailors in dress uniforms are marching down a central aisle toward a podium where officers are assembled, while civilians and veterans fill the seated audience on both sides. Red, white, and blue bunting decorates the space, and a large video screen overhead displays the crowd gathered outside.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    03.07.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Darien Kenney 

    Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic

    NORFOLK (March 7, 2020) - Sailors aboard the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) bring the ship to life and man it during the commissioning ceremony March 7th. USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB-4) is the Navy’s second, purpose-built ESB. While originally created to operate as a USNS support ship under Military Sealift Command, both the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) have been commissioned to provide greater mission flexibility in accordance with the laws of armed conflict. USS Hershel “Woody” Williams is named after the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Darien G. Kenney /RELEASED)

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    Date Taken: 03.07.2020
    Date Posted: 03.10.2020 11:56
    Photo ID: 6133681
    VIRIN: 200307-N-NU634-100
    Resolution: 5250x3500
    Size: 1.29 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 67
    Downloads: 3

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    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place on an outdoor stage, likely a commissioning or awards event. Several Navy personnel in dress uniforms are present, with an officer shaking hands with a civilian or veteran near a wooden podium bearing an official Navy ship seal. A 'Welcome' sign is visible in the background, suggesting a public venue.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor stage, likely a commissioning, decommissioning, or change of command event. Several Navy personnel in dress uniforms are saluting while a civilian or veteran in a black jacket and cap stands at center stage near a podium bearing a naval vessel seal. A flag-draped object, possibly a ceremonial item, is visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony featuring several uniformed naval officers and a decorated veteran. The elderly man on the left is wearing what appears to be the Medal of Honor on a blue ribbon around his neck, along with a veteran's organization cap. The naval officers are in dress uniforms with multiple service ribbons and medals.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor stage with two wooden podiums bearing official seals. A civilian man in a dark jacket and cap is speaking at the left podium, while a naval officer in dress whites stands at the right podium. Several uniformed naval personnel are seated in the background on the stage.
    A formal military ceremony featuring U.S. Navy officers in dress uniforms. The foreground officer, wearing a white-topped admiral's cap with gold scrambled eggs insignia and multiple medal rows, is rendering a salute. Multiple flags including the American flag and what appears to be a French tricolor are visible in the background, suggesting a multinational naval event.
    A formal U.S. Navy commissioning or decommissioning ceremony taking place inside a large naval vessel's hangar bay. Sailors in dress uniforms are marching down a central aisle toward a podium where officers are assembled, while civilians and veterans fill the seated audience on both sides. Red, white, and blue bunting decorates the space, and a large video screen overhead displays the crowd gathered outside.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place, likely a commissioning or decommissioning event for a naval vessel. Several U.S. Navy officers in dress uniforms are applauding alongside civilians, with a podium bearing partial text visible on the left. The setting appears to be inside or adjacent to a large naval facility or shipyard.

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