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    Commander, U.S 2nd Fleet Visits USCG Stone [Image 1 of 13]

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    A formal military greeting ceremony is taking place on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel, likely a helipad area marked with an 'H'. Five personnel in U.S. Coast Guard uniforms are present, with one officer shaking hands with a visitor dressed in a white naval uniform. The setting appears to be a port or naval station with open water and docked vessels visible in the background.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.17.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Pierce Luck 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    NORFOLK, Va. (June 16, 2026) Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, greets Capt. Anne O'Connell, commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone (WMSL 758), after its arrival at Naval Station Norfolk for Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, June 16, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pierce Luck)

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2026
    Date Posted: 06.17.2026 15:22
    Photo ID: 9755689
    VIRIN: 260616-N-SK738-1010
    Resolution: 3509x3006
    Size: 1.4 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    A formal military greeting ceremony is taking place on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel, likely a helipad area marked with an 'H'. Five personnel in U.S. Coast Guard uniforms are present, with one officer shaking hands with a visitor dressed in a white naval uniform. The setting appears to be a port or naval station with open water and docked vessels visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in uniform are gathered in what appears to be a shipboard briefing or meeting room. Senior officers in white Navy dress uniforms are conversing with younger personnel in light blue uniforms, suggesting a mentorship or orientation meeting. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel based on the interior design and fixtures.
    Three military personnel are gathered in what appears to be a ship's interior space. A senior officer in a white dress uniform with multiple ribbons and medals is holding a telephone handset while reviewing a document, assisted by a U.S. Coast Guard enlisted member named 'Manley'. A third individual in a light blue uniform with rank insignia observes in the background.
    Two military officers, one in U.S. Navy white dress uniform and one in U.S. Coast Guard service uniform, are jointly holding a wooden commemorative plaque on what appears to be a ship's deck. The plaque reads 'FLEETEX 250, June 2026, Norfolk, Virginia.' The setting appears to be a formal presentation or exchange ceremony at a naval facility.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel are engaged in conversation aboard what appears to be a naval vessel. One is an enlisted sailor in dress white uniform with a Dixie cup hat, and the other is a senior flag officer (admiral) in white service dress uniform with multiple ribbons and shoulder boards. They appear to be in a shipboard workspace or operations area.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white service dress uniform is holding a radio handset and reading from a printed document, likely making an official announcement or address aboard a naval vessel. The officer displays significant rank insignia consistent with a flag officer (admiral), indicated by the gold-embroidered cap device, shoulder boards, and extensive medal ribbons. The background shows shipboard equipment, wiring, and control panels consistent with a naval ship's interior or exterior deck area.
    Three U.S. Navy officers in white service dress uniforms are gathered on what appears to be a naval vessel deck. Two officers are shaking hands in what appears to be a formal or ceremonial exchange, while a third officer stands between them smiling. A red banner or flag is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress white uniform walks a red carpet between two rows of enlisted sailors rendering hand salutes, in a formal sideboy honors ceremony. The ceremony is taking place on a pier alongside a gray U.S. Navy warship, likely a destroyer or cruiser. Decorative wooden and brass bollards with rope line the red carpet, and additional personnel are visible on the ship's superstructure observing the event.
    Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are shaking hands and jointly holding a commemorative plaque or gift item. The setting appears to be an official naval office or ship's cabin, with maritime paintings on the wall and a NATO flag visible in the background. The exchange suggests a formal diplomatic or ceremonial meeting between senior naval officials.
    A senior naval officer in white dress uniform with multiple ribbons and gold insignia is addressing a group of sailors in dark blue working uniforms aboard what appears to be a naval vessel. The sailors are standing in an informal line, attentively facing the officer. The patch visible on one sailor's sleeve appears to reference a Spanish naval expeditionary combat group.
    A group of nine naval personnel pose for a formal photograph on the flight deck of a large warship. The ship's hull displays Spanish text reading 'PELIGRO ROTORES EN MOVIMIENTO Y GASES EXHAUSTACION' (Danger: Rotors in Motion and Exhaust Gases), indicating a Spanish-speaking navy. Personnel wear a mix of dress white uniforms and dark working uniforms, suggesting a multinational or mixed-rank gathering.
    A formal naval ceremony is taking place at a dock or pier, where two senior naval officers in white dress uniforms are shaking hands across a ship's gangway or railing. Several uniformed personnel are saluting in the background, and a photographer is capturing the moment. A ship with the name 'CASTILLA' is visible in the background.
    A senior naval officer in white dress uniform is signing an official guest book or document at a wooden desk. The setting appears to be a formal naval office or ship's cabin, with both Spanish and American flags visible, suggesting a bilateral or NATO-related official visit. A framed portrait of a uniformed officer hangs on the wall in the background.

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