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    USS Fort McHenry Decommissioning Ceremony [Image 2 of 11]

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    A senior U.S. Navy officer in dress blues is rendering a salute while walking a red carpet lined with ceremonial shell casings, suggesting a formal military honors ceremony such as a change of command or distinguished visitor arrival. The officer wears a heavily decorated uniform with numerous medals and awards on the left chest, gold sleeve stripes, and a white combination cover with scrambled eggs indicating flag or senior officer rank. All personnel present are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    03.27.2021

    Photo by Seaman Aaron Lau   

    Navy Public Affairs Support Element East, Detachment Southeast

    210327-N-GF955-1068
    NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (March 27, 2021) Rear Adm. Robert Katz, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, arrives as part of the official party of the decommissioning ceremony for the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) at Naval Station Mayport, March 27, 2021. Fort McHenry will be decommissioned after 33 years of service and is being placed Out of Commission in Reserve and will be towed to Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility Philadelphia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Lau/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.27.2021
    Date Posted: 03.31.2021 13:58
    Photo ID: 6577840
    VIRIN: 210327-N-GF955-1068
    Resolution: 2635x3953
    Size: 2.41 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US
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    A U.S. Navy officer of senior rank (Captain or above, indicated by four gold sleeve stripes) walks a red carpet during a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or retirement. The officer is flanked by a sideboy honor guard standing at salute, with decorative brass shell casings lining the red carpet. All personnel are wearing black face masks, indicating this ceremony took place during the COVID-19 pandemic era.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in dress blues is rendering a salute while walking a red carpet lined with ceremonial shell casings, suggesting a formal military honors ceremony such as a change of command or distinguished visitor arrival. The officer wears a heavily decorated uniform with numerous medals and awards on the left chest, gold sleeve stripes, and a white combination cover with scrambled eggs indicating flag or senior officer rank. All personnel present are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on the deck of a naval vessel, with three uniformed Navy officers seated and a civilian speaker addressing the gathering from a wooden podium. All participants are wearing face masks, suggesting this event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. An American flag is visible in the background along with additional naval vessels and personnel.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress uniform are engaged in what appears to be a formal medal or award pinning ceremony. Both individuals are wearing black face masks and white-topped service dress caps with gold insignia. The officer on the right appears to be pinning a decoration onto the uniform of the officer on the left.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress uniforms are performing an elbow bump greeting while jointly holding a Meritorious Service Medal certificate from the United States of America. Both officers are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. The ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors at a naval facility.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress uniforms are posing together during a formal military ceremony, displaying a medal in an open presentation case while performing an elbow bump greeting. Both officers are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. A third individual in civilian or military attire is partially visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place outdoors on what appears to be a ship's deck or naval installation. A senior officer with gold sleeve stripes is facing a line of naval officers and enlisted personnel in dress blue uniforms, one of whom is rendering a salute. All personnel are wearing black face masks, suggesting this occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place outdoors, in which a senior officer is presenting a folded American flag to an enlisted sailor. All participants are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols. Several uniformed Navy personnel stand at attention in the background observing the ceremony.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel or installation. A senior naval officer in dress blues is rendering a salute while another officer holds a tri-folded American flag. All participants are wearing black face masks, indicating this ceremony took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress uniforms are jointly presenting or receiving a framed display case containing what appears to be a folded American flag and a pennant, likely during a formal military ceremony. Both individuals are wearing black face masks and white-topped service caps, suggesting this event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic era. The setting appears to be a naval pier or dock, with a warship visible in the background.
    A group of approximately 12 U.S. Navy officers in dress blue uniforms pose for a formal group photograph on the deck of a naval vessel. All personnel are wearing black face masks, suggesting this photo was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A U.S. Coast Guard vessel (hull number 621) and what appears to be a destroyer are visible in the background harbor.

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