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    Commander, U.S 2nd Fleet Visits Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) [Image 6 of 7]

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    A press interview is taking place in front of a NATO flag backdrop, likely aboard a naval vessel. A female officer in a blue naval uniform is speaking to a journalist holding a microphone, while a US Navy officer in camouflage uniform stands nearby. The setting appears to be an official military media engagement.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.29.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Pierce Luck 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    NORFOLK, Va. (June 29, 2026) Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet and Commodore Maryla Ingham, commander, standing NATO Maritime Group 1, participate in an interview with local media aboard German navy Sachsen-class air-defense frigate FGS Sachsen (F 219), at Naval Station Norfolk, June 29, 2026. Fleet Exercise (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: 06.29.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 19:55
    Photo ID: 9781529
    VIRIN: 260629-N-SK738-1224
    Resolution: 5164x2802
    Size: 2.36 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 42
    Downloads: 1

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    A U.S. Navy officer in NWU Type III (camouflage) uniform walks through a sideboy honors formation aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, likely a well deck or hangar bay. Personnel on both sides are rendered at attention and saluting, indicating a formal arrival or departure ceremony for a senior officer. The setting appears to be aboard a large amphibious or naval ship based on the industrial deck structure visible.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer is greeting and shaking hands with sailors aboard what appears to be USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. The officer, wearing a rank insignia consistent with a flag officer (admiral), is smiling warmly while meeting crew members in the ship's well deck or hangar bay area. The scene appears to be an official visit or inspection of the vessel.
    A group of approximately 12 U.S. Navy personnel posing for a group photo aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), an amphibious assault ship. The personnel are wearing a mix of Navy Working Uniform (NWU) camouflage pattern and Navy blue coveralls/utilities. They are standing in what appears to be the ship's well deck or hangar bay area.
    A formal military greeting ceremony is taking place on what appears to be a ship's deck. A Royal Navy officer in dark blue coveralls and black beret is shaking hands with a U.S. Navy officer in NWU Type III (woodland camouflage) uniform. Several Royal Navy personnel in white tropical dress uniforms stand at attention in the background, with one rendering a salute.
    A U.S. Navy officer is being interviewed by media personnel aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, with a NATO flag displayed prominently in the background. A military officer in a different uniform stands nearby, likely serving as a liaison or co-participant in the press event. The setting suggests an official NATO-related media briefing or press conference.
    A press interview is taking place in front of a NATO flag backdrop, likely aboard a naval vessel. A female officer in a blue naval uniform is speaking to a journalist holding a microphone, while a US Navy officer in camouflage uniform stands nearby. The setting appears to be an official military media engagement.
    Two military personnel are posing together on what appears to be a helicopter deck (helipad) of a naval vessel. One individual is wearing a dark navy uniform consistent with a Royal Navy or similar Commonwealth navy, while the other is wearing U.S. Navy NWU Type III camouflage utilities with a gold U.S. Navy cap. A German national flag (Bundesflagge) is visible on a flagpole in the background, with open water and a cargo ship visible on the horizon.

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