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    Coast Guard Cutter Mellon Decommissioning Ceremony [Image 3 of 7]

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    A uniformed U.S. Coast Guard officer wearing a face mask holds a folded American flag in a ceremonial manner while standing in front of a vessel marked '717' at a waterfront facility. The officer is dressed in formal service dress blues with numerous ribbons, medals, and insignia, suggesting a high-ranking position. The setting and flag-holding posture indicate a formal military ceremony, likely a retirement, commissioning, or memorial event.

    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark 

    U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

    Chief Warrant Officer Mark Climacosa holds the National Ensign of the decommissioned USCGC Mellon [WHEC 717] on Aug. 20, in Seattle. It is customary that a decommissioned ship's National Ensign be presented to the crew member with the most time in service. Climacosa had served for almost 22 years as of this date. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2020
    Date Posted: 08.21.2020 01:10
    Photo ID: 6322480
    VIRIN: 200820-G-YE015-1004
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 8.57 MB
    Location: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, US
    Web Views: 207
    Downloads: 8

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    Two U.S. Coast Guard officers in dress uniforms and face masks stand beside a ceremonial ship's bell mounted on a wooden display stand. The bell is inscribed 'U.S.C.G.C. MELLON WHEC 717' and the wooden frame reads 'CGC MELLON' on top and 'WHEC 717' on the bottom. This appears to be a formal decommissioning or commemorative ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon.
    A senior U.S. Coast Guard officer in dress uniform is rendering a formal salute during what appears to be an official ceremony. The officer displays numerous medals, ribbons, and insignia consistent with high rank, likely an Admiral, with gold sleeve stripes visible. Other Coast Guard personnel in masks are visible in the background near what appears to be a large white vessel.
    A uniformed U.S. Coast Guard officer wearing a face mask holds a folded American flag in a ceremonial manner while standing in front of a vessel marked '717' at a waterfront facility. The officer is dressed in formal service dress blues with numerous ribbons, medals, and insignia, suggesting a high-ranking position. The setting and flag-holding posture indicate a formal military ceremony, likely a retirement, commissioning, or memorial event.
    Two U.S. Coast Guard cutters are docked at a pier, with the foreground vessel prominently displaying hull number 717 and the U.S. Coast Guard emblem on its red-painted bow. The ships are dressed with colorful nautical signal flags strung between their masts, suggesting a ceremonial occasion or celebration. The scene appears to be at an active Coast Guard station, likely on the Pacific Northwest coast based on the overcast sky and visible treeline.
    The image shows the superstructure of a vessel named 'MELLON,' identifiable by a nameplate on the bridge area. The ship displays multiple nautical signal flags strung in a line, along with what appears to be a ribbon/award bar panel and an 'E' efficiency award marking. The scene is set against a partly cloudy sky, suggesting the vessel is docked at a port.
    A U.S. Coast Guard officer is delivering a speech at a podium bearing the USCGC Mellon seal during an official ceremony. Multiple uniformed Coast Guard personnel wearing face masks stand at attention in the background, with a large Coast Guard cutter vessel visible behind them. Signal flags and what appears to be a Japanese flag are displayed in the background.
    A group of approximately 12 United States Coast Guard personnel in dress blue uniforms pose for a formal group photograph on a dock beside a Coast Guard vessel numbered 717. All individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting this photo was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The group includes officers of varying ranks, identifiable by their insignia, medals, and cap devices.

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