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    McCain conducts DIVTACS with HMAS Ballarat, JS Oonami [Image 8 of 8]

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    A group of naval personnel dressed in dark uniforms are gathered on the deck of a military vessel, raising or handling a large American flag. The flag is fully unfurled and billowing in the wind against a partly cloudy sky, with the open ocean visible in the background. The scene appears to depict a formal flag ceremony, consistent with U.S. Navy color guard or morning/evening colors procedures.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    11.06.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus Castaneda 

    Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15

    Sailors haul down the battle ensign on the bridge wing aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15), the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.06.2020
    Date Posted: 11.07.2020 04:22
    Photo ID: 6416283
    VIRIN: 201106-N-WI365-3176
    Resolution: 5462x3901
    Size: 1003.64 KB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN
    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 26

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    The image shows the aft deck of a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer taken from an elevated position looking forward toward the bow. A helicopter landing pad with white markings and a red circle is visible, along with a covered gun mount (likely a 5-inch/62 caliber Mk 45) on the centerline. Two additional naval vessels are visible on the horizon in the distance.
    A gray naval warship is photographed head-on while underway at sea, cutting through blue ocean water at speed and generating a prominent bow wave. The vessel appears to be a modern frigate or destroyer equipped with multiple weapon systems, radar arrays, and sensor masts. The image was taken from a low angle at sea level under overcast skies.
    Two naval warships are sailing in formation on open ocean waters under an overcast sky. The foreground vessel is a destroyer or frigate with a tall mast array and complex superstructure, while a second warship bearing the hull number '155' follows in the background. The image appears to depict a multinational naval exercise or patrol operation.
    A naval personnel member stands watch on the deck of a ship, wearing a tan baseball cap, gray ear protection/headset, and a black face mask. The individual is leaning on a railing with binoculars resting nearby, gazing out toward the open ocean where at least one other vessel is visible in the distance. The image appears to be taken during daylight hours with hazy, overcast lighting over calm seas.
    A naval warship, visible from its port side deck, is underway at sea with another warship visible in the distance on the horizon. The foreground vessel appears to be a modern guided-missile destroyer based on its visible deck equipment, superstructure, and hull design. The scene is captured under partly cloudy skies with sunlight reflecting off the ocean surface.
    The image shows a formation of multiple naval warships underway at sea, photographed from the deck of one vessel looking forward. At least three warships are visible navigating in close formation across moderately choppy open ocean waters. The scene appears to depict a multinational naval exercise or transit operation under overcast, dramatic skies.
    A naval personnel member stands on the deck of a ship, waving a cap toward a passing warship at sea. The warship appears to be a destroyer or frigate-class vessel underway in open ocean conditions. The gesture suggests a farewell or greeting salute between allied or friendly naval vessels.
    A group of naval personnel dressed in dark uniforms are gathered on the deck of a military vessel, raising or handling a large American flag. The flag is fully unfurled and billowing in the wind against a partly cloudy sky, with the open ocean visible in the background. The scene appears to depict a formal flag ceremony, consistent with U.S. Navy color guard or morning/evening colors procedures.

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