Veterans and Service Members Kick Off Sail 250 in New Orleans [Image 3 of 10]

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

05.27.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Vincent Moreno 

U.S. Coast Guard Heartland       

U.S. Coast Guard L.t j.g. Melissa Kelly, a member of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, stands in formation during a morning colors ceremony at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Sail 250 New Orleans, May 27, 2026. Sail 250 New Orleans  commemorates the 250-year legacy of America while showcasing its sea service’s cutting-edge technology and the unwavering dedication of our warfighters. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Vincent Moreno)

• Date Taken: 05.27.2026
• Date Posted: 05.31.2026 00:16
• Photo ID: 9716629
• VIRIN: 260527-G-PO504-1160
• Resolution: 1350x1210
• Size: 325.24 KB
• Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US