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    Navy Talent Acquisition Group Holds Commissioning Ceremony [Image 4 of 8]

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    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is being pinned with insignia during what appears to be a promotion or commissioning ceremony. Family members, including a teenage girl, a young boy, and an adult male, are participating in the pinning ritual. The officer is smiling warmly as her family attaches rank or qualification devices to her uniform.

    MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.15.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Porterfield  

    Navy Talent Acquisition Group Southwest

    Lt. j.g. Mei Zhang, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Southwest, has her shoulder boards placed by her family as part of her commissioning ceremony held at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Officers Club, May 15, 2026. NTAG Southwest has 43 recruiting locations throughout southern California, southern Nevada and western Arizona, with the combined mission to recruit the highest caliber Sailors to meet the needs of the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael T. Porterfield)

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2026
    Date Posted: 05.24.2026 11:44
    Photo ID: 9692277
    VIRIN: 260515-N-TT671-1161
    Resolution: 6732x4488
    Size: 6.66 MB
    Location: MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: WUXI, JIANGSU, CN
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    A U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a formal venue with red carpeting. A female Navy officer in Service Dress White uniform walks a ceremonial aisle while flanking personnel render salutes on both sides. This appears to be a sideboy honors ceremony, consistent with a change of command, retirement, or promotion event.
    A U.S. Navy enlisted sailor in dress white uniform is speaking into a handheld microphone at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event. The text 'STC SAN DIEGO' is visible on his uniform collar, indicating an affiliation with a San Diego-based naval command. In the background, a senior naval officer in dress whites with gold-braided cap insignia stands at attention.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in white dress uniforms are posing together while jointly holding an Honorable Discharge certificate. The officer on the left, identified by his name tag as 'POLONSKY,' appears to hold the rank of Captain (O-6), indicated by four gold stripes on his shoulder boards. The ceremony appears to be a formal military separation or retirement event.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is being pinned with insignia during what appears to be a promotion or commissioning ceremony. Family members, including a teenage girl, a young boy, and an adult male, are participating in the pinning ritual. The officer is smiling warmly as her family attaches rank or qualification devices to her uniform.
    Navy Talent Acquisition Group Holds Commissioning Ceremony
    Navy Talent Acquisition Group Holds Commissioning Ceremony
    A U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in an indoor venue, likely a change of command, retirement, or award ceremony. Two officers in white dress uniforms are on a raised stage, with one appearing to embrace or receive recognition from the other while an audience of uniformed personnel watches. The emotional moment suggests a significant milestone event.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or promotion ceremony. A female naval officer in Service Dress White uniform is centered in the frame, rendering a salute while walking between two rows of saluting personnel. Senior officers on a raised stage in the background are also saluting.

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