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    Former CNO visits USS Carl Vinson [Image 6 of 21]

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    A formal naval sideboy ceremony is taking place aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy vessel, with sailors in dress white uniforms forming two lines and rendering salutes. A civilian man in a light blue polo shirt and khaki pants is walking along a red carpet between the rows of saluting sailors, indicating he is a distinguished visitor or dignitary. The setting appears to be an interior passageway or hangar bay of a naval ship.

    NAVAL BASE CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.20.2026

    Photo by Seaman Arianna Nieves 

    Naval Base Coronado

    Retired Adm. and former Chief of Naval Operations Michael Gilday is piped aboard in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during NASCAR San Diego Weekend, June 20, 2026. Marking the nation and the Navy’s 250th birthday celebrations, NASCAR San Diego Weekend hosted aboard Naval Base Coronado June 19-21, delivers a unique, high-profile sports experience that blends motorsports Navy heritage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Arianna Nieves)

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    Date Taken: 06.20.2026
    Date Posted: 06.21.2026 11:05
    Photo ID: 9763648
    VIRIN: 260620-N-EV718-1015
    Resolution: 5060x3373
    Size: 1.95 MB
    Location: NAVAL BASE CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 4

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