260113-N-VK401-5189 YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (January 13th, 2026) The U.S. 7th Fleet Band congratulated our newest musician Shellbacks, who returned from his recent deployment on the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).
The Shellback ceremony, also called the 'crossing the line ceremony', is a naval tradition that recognizes when the crew 'crosses' the equator for the first time (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 3rd Class Christiena Taralson).
| Date Taken: | 01.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2026 20:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9537277 |
| VIRIN: | 260113-N-VK401-5189 |
| Resolution: | 1920x1279 |
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| Location: | JP |
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U.S. 7th Fleet Band Shellback Award Presentation
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