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    Fair winds and following seas to Capt. Epperly after 29 years of service [Image 7 of 10]

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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or promotion event. A female naval officer in white dress uniform is rendering a salute to a male officer standing opposite her, while a senior officer sits between them in front of a U.S. Navy flag. The setting appears to be a naval museum or historic building, evidenced by ship models in display cases in the background.

    NAVY YARD, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    07.10.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose 

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

    (260710-N-IX644-1577) WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Navy Capt. Denise Boggs-Wilkerson, right, salutes Capt. Michael Epperly, Director, Force Medical Readiness, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), during his retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Navy, July 10, 2026. Epperly, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, served 29 years in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps as a pediatrician. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose)

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    Date Taken: 07.10.2026
    Date Posted: 07.15.2026 11:30
    Photo ID: 9811883
    VIRIN: 260710-N-IX644-1577
    Resolution: 4941x4024
    Size: 5.05 MB
    Location: NAVY YARD, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A U.S. Navy officer in Service Dress White uniform walks along a red carpet during a formal military ceremony, rendering a salute. He is flanked by sideboys standing at attention on both sides, a traditional naval honors ritual. The setting appears to be an indoor industrial or hangar-type facility decorated for the occasion.
    A naval officer in white dress uniform with gold shoulder boards and multiple service ribbons/medals is delivering a speech at a wooden podium with a microphone. The event appears to be a formal military ceremony held inside what appears to be a naval museum, with a large historic wooden ship hull and a black cannon visible in the background. An audience of civilians and at least one other uniformed military member are seated facing the speaker.
    Two United States Navy officers in white dress uniforms pose together during a military awards ceremony. The officer on the right is holding a Legion of Merit certificate issued by the United States of America. Both officers display numerous medals, ribbons, and insignia on their uniforms.
    A senior naval officer in white dress uniform with multiple medals and gold shoulder boards addresses a seated audience at what appears to be a formal ceremony or event. The setting appears to be inside a naval museum or historic ship, evidenced by maritime artifacts and dark wooden hull planking visible in the background. The officer stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, speaking to a diverse crowd of attendees.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform with medals and ribbons stands alongside a woman in a white dress during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or award presentation. The woman is smiling broadly and holding a blue folder or document, suggesting a recognition or commendation event. An American flag is prominently displayed in the background.
    A senior naval officer in white dress uniform is delivering a speech at a podium inside what appears to be a naval or maritime museum. He is smiling and gesturing toward a detailed ship model displayed in a glass case beside him. An audience of civilians and possibly military personnel is seated in front of him.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or promotion event. A female naval officer in white dress uniform is rendering a salute to a male officer standing opposite her, while a senior officer sits between them in front of a U.S. Navy flag. The setting appears to be a naval museum or historic building, evidenced by ship models in display cases in the background.
    Two senior U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are exchanging salutes during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command. The officer on the right displays multiple rows of service ribbons and medals, indicating senior rank. The setting includes a display case containing a historic ship model and a U.S. Navy flag in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform walks down a red carpet with a woman in a white dress at what appears to be a military retirement or change of command ceremony. The event is held at the Naval Museum of the United States, with sailors in dress whites lining the aisle and saluting. The officer is decorated with multiple medals and ribbons, suggesting a senior rank.
    A group of four to five people are sharing a warm group embrace in what appears to be a museum or gallery setting. A man in a white military dress uniform with ribbons/medals is smiling broadly while hugging a woman in a navy blue off-shoulder dress. The emotional scene suggests a reunion or celebratory moment.

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