BOSTON (Feb. 25, 2021) Cmdr. John Benda, commanding officer of USS Constitution, poses with the Chiefs Mess while displaying a Meritorious Unit Commendation to the crew. Hosting a record 605,000 visitors in 2019 and implementing virtual tours viewed by over 3.5 million people during a global pandemic contributed to Constitution receiving the award. USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk/Released)
| Date Taken: | 02.25.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2021 15:10 |
| Photo ID: | 6533107 |
| VIRIN: | 210225-N-CI012-0006 |
| Resolution: | 4212x3009 |
| Size: | 1.63 MB |
| Location: | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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