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    Naval Station Rota holds annual flag raising ceremony [Image 3 of 6]

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    A young male U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform is photographed in close-up, holding what appears to be a rifle or ceremonial weapon with a sling. The image is composed with a highly polished reflective surface (likely a tuba or large brass instrument bell) on the left side, creating a dramatic artistic framing. The golden-hour lighting and shallow depth of field give the photograph a formal, ceremonial quality.

    ROTA, SPAIN

    07.01.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Drace Wilson 

    Naval Station Rota, Spain

    Sgt. Theodore Smith, assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company Europe, prepares to raise the American flag during an annual Independence Day flag raising ceremony held onboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, July 1, 2026. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Drace Wilson)

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    Date Taken: 07.01.2026
    Date Posted: 07.01.2026 08:10
    Photo ID: 9785808
    VIRIN: 260701-N-NC885-1008
    Resolution: 2228x2245
    Size: 1.08 MB
    Location: ROTA, ES
    Web Views: 33
    Downloads: 4

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    A U.S. Navy service member named Guido, holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4), stands at attention in NWU Type III (AOR-2) camouflage uniform. Multiple qualification badges are visible on the uniform, including what appears to be a Special Warfare or EOD insignia and Naval Parachutist wings. The photo appears to be taken during a formal military formation or ceremony, with other uniformed personnel visible in the blurred background.
    A senior U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer stands at attention in the foreground wearing dress white uniform with multiple service ribbons, warfare pins, and a combination cover. He is surrounded by a formation of junior enlisted sailors also in white uniforms in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor military ceremony or formation at a naval installation.
    A young male U.S. Marine in dress blues uniform is photographed in close-up, holding what appears to be a rifle or ceremonial weapon with a sling. The image is composed with a highly polished reflective surface (likely a tuba or large brass instrument bell) on the left side, creating a dramatic artistic framing. The golden-hour lighting and shallow depth of field give the photograph a formal, ceremonial quality.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place at Commander, U.S. Naval Activities, Spain, with personnel rendering salutes during a flag-raising or colors ceremony. Large numbers of uniformed military personnel in white Navy dress uniforms and other service uniforms are assembled in formation on a parade ground. The American flag is prominently displayed on a tall flagpole in front of a Spanish Colonial Revival-style building decorated with patriotic bunting.
    A female U.S. Navy officer in the foreground stands at attention during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or parade. She wears a white service dress uniform with captain-rank insignia (four gold stripes on epaulettes), a combination cover with gold braid, and multiple service ribbons. In the background, rows of Navy personnel in white uniforms and soldiers in camouflage battle dress are visible in formation.
    A military ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a U.S. Naval installation during sunset or sunrise. A group of Navy personnel in white dress uniforms are assembled near a flagpole flying the American flag. The warm golden light and silhouetted trees create a formal, ceremonial atmosphere.

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