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    Carl M. Levin Pre-Commission Activities [Image 5 of 11]

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    A press conference is taking place dockside in front of the USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. Two individuals, likely naval officers or officials wearing caps, are being interviewed by a group of journalists holding microphones and cameras. The ship's banner reads 'USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) – Tenacious in the Fight,' suggesting this may be a commissioning or christening event.

    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    06.22.2023

    Photo by EJ Hersom   

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    Navy Cdr. Kelly Craft, commanding officer of the soon to be commissioned USS Carl M. Levin, answers media questions in Baltimore, Md. June 22, 2023. The ship is scheduled for commissioning June 24, 2023. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

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    Date Taken: 06.22.2023
    Date Posted: 06.22.2023 16:25
    Photo ID: 7876474
    VIRIN: 230622-D-DB155-1005
    Resolution: 1800x1200
    Size: 1.62 MB
    Location: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, US
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    A U.S. Navy warship, likely an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is decorated with red, white, and blue bunting for what appears to be a commissioning or christening ceremony. Rows of empty folding chairs are arranged on the pier alongside the vessel, suggesting the ceremony has not yet begun or has recently concluded. A large puddle on the wet pier surface creates a striking mirror reflection of the ship and decorations.
    A uniformed official wearing a tan cap and dark navy coveralls addresses a group of journalists and media personnel on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel or ship. The crowd includes reporters and photographers with cameras, video equipment, and press credentials/lanyards. A modern building is visible in the background, suggesting an urban port or harbor setting.
    A naval personnel member stands on the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer, wearing a ship's ball cap with 'USS' and 'DDG' visible on it. He is positioned next to a watertight door marked with compartment designation '01-318-1' and a 'Z' damage control symbol. In the background, another crew member in a flight suit is visible on the ship's deck.
    A man in civilian-style clothing walks up a gangway or boarding ramp decorated with red, white, and blue bunting panels. He is wearing a dark baseball cap with what appears to be a military or naval insignia, a black fleece jacket, and gray pants. The setting appears to be a naval or maritime facility, suggesting an official or ceremonial occasion.
    A press conference is taking place dockside in front of the USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. Two individuals, likely naval officers or officials wearing caps, are being interviewed by a group of journalists holding microphones and cameras. The ship's banner reads 'USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) – Tenacious in the Fight,' suggesting this may be a commissioning or christening event.
    A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer is decorated with red, white, and blue bunting, suggesting a commissioning or christening ceremony. The ship is docked at a pier with rows of empty chairs arranged in front of it, indicating a formal event is about to take place or has recently concluded. The wet pavement in the foreground creates a mirror-like reflection of the vessel under overcast skies.
    A worker is securing or adjusting a large ceremonial banner for the USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120), a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. The banner displays the ship's name, hull number, and motto 'Tenacious in the Fight,' along with two official ship seals. The setting appears to be a commissioning or christening ceremony preparation.
    Three workers are securing a large ceremonial banner to the side of a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120). The banner displays the ship's name, hull number, motto 'Tenacious in the Fight,' and the ship's official crest on both ends. The scene appears to be preparations for a commissioning or christening ceremony, with red, white, and blue bunting visible in the background.
    A naval officer or crew member in dark blue uniform addresses a group of civilians and media personnel on the deck of a U.S. Navy warship, likely during a commissioning ceremony or press tour. The ship's superstructure is decorated with red, white, and blue bunting, suggesting a formal ceremonial occasion. In the foreground, a large anchor chain and non-slip deck plating are prominently visible from a low-angle perspective.
    A U.S. Navy sailor named Stafford is being interviewed by media representatives in front of a naval vessel decorated with red, white, and blue bunting. The sailor is wearing a dark blue Navy uniform with a name tape reading 'STAFFORD' and a tan cap. The low-angle shot captures the ship's superstructure and radar equipment in the background.
    A naval officer or crew member stands on the flight deck/stern of a U.S. Navy destroyer, wearing a black fleece jacket and a dark ball cap with what appears to be a ship designation (possibly DDG-120). The ship features a 5-inch deck gun, radar masts, and is decorated with red, white, and blue bunting, suggesting a commissioning ceremony or special event. Several other personnel are visible in the background near the superstructure.

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