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    USS Arlington participates in Arctic Circle ceremony [Image 2 of 2]

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    The image depicts what appears to be a U.S. Navy 'Line Crossing Ceremony' (also known as a 'Shellback' or 'Crossing the Equator' ceremony) taking place on the deck of a naval vessel. Several sailors wearing orange/yellow t-shirts are kneeling or sitting on the deck, facing a costumed figure dressed in a mop-head wig and rope costume, likely portraying 'Davy Jones' or 'King Neptune.' Observers in costume and civilian attire watch from the background.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    04.22.2022

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Bellino 

    USS Arlington (LPD 24)

    220422-N-PC065-2016 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 22, 2022) – Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) are welcomed into the “Order of the Blue Nose” during an Arctic Circle ceremony on Arlington’s flight deck, April 22, 2022. Arlington, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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    Date Taken: 04.22.2022
    Date Posted: 05.03.2022 14:11
    Photo ID: 7171935
    VIRIN: 220422-N-PC065-2016
    Resolution: 6623x4415
    Size: 827.2 KB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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    A naval ceremony known as a 'Line Crossing Ceremony' or 'Crossing the Equator' ritual is taking place on the flight deck of a military vessel. Personnel in costume, including one wearing a red cape and American flag crown acting as 'King Neptune,' are interacting with a sailor in a yellow shirt. Military helicopters and ship superstructure are visible in the background.
    The image depicts what appears to be a U.S. Navy 'Line Crossing Ceremony' (also known as a 'Shellback' or 'Crossing the Equator' ceremony) taking place on the deck of a naval vessel. Several sailors wearing orange/yellow t-shirts are kneeling or sitting on the deck, facing a costumed figure dressed in a mop-head wig and rope costume, likely portraying 'Davy Jones' or 'King Neptune.' Observers in costume and civilian attire watch from the background.

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