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    USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) Receives Presidential Unit Citation Award [Image 2 of 7]

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    A U.S. Navy color guard ceremony is taking place under a white tent structure. Multiple female sailors in dress white uniforms are holding flags, including what appears to be a U.S. Navy organizational flag with gold fringe and the American flag. The scene suggests a formal military commissioning, change of command, or similar ceremonial event.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.17.2026

    Photo by Ryan Carter  

    USN Military Sealift Command

    Norfolk, Va. (July 17, 2026) - The Color Guard parades the colors during the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) Presidential Unit Citation award ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, July 17, 2026. The USNS Kanawha was recognized for outstanding performance and dedication to duty, as part of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, solidifying the vital role MSC plays in sustaining global maritime security and American sea power. (U.S. Navy photo by Ryan Carter)

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    Date Taken: 07.17.2026
    Date Posted: 07.17.2026 13:05
    Photo ID: 9816972
    VIRIN: 270717-N-TF680-1262
    Resolution: 4000x5600
    Size: 2.22 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 3

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    A U.S. Navy officer in Service Dress White uniform walks along a red carpet during a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or retirement event. Personnel in the background are rendered at attention and saluting as the officer passes. The event is held under a large white tent, suggesting an outdoor formal occasion.
    A U.S. Navy color guard ceremony is taking place under a white tent structure. Multiple female sailors in dress white uniforms are holding flags, including what appears to be a U.S. Navy organizational flag with gold fringe and the American flag. The scene suggests a formal military commissioning, change of command, or similar ceremonial event.
    A naval officer in white dress uniform with multiple service ribbons stands at a podium with a microphone, appearing to address an audience seated under a tent. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony or official event. The foreground is intentionally blurred, showing the backs of audience members' heads.
    A senior military officer in a white dress uniform is speaking at a podium microphone. The individual appears to be a high-ranking naval officer based on the gold shoulder boards and insignia visible on the uniform. The setting appears to be an official ceremony or formal address.
    A large group of approximately 35-40 individuals, including uniformed military personnel and civilians, pose for a group photograph on the deck of a naval vessel. Several people in the center are holding a framed item, suggesting a ceremonial or commemorative occasion. A naval warship, appearing to be an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, is visible in the background at a naval installation.
    A senior U.S. Navy flag officer in Service Dress White uniform walks along a red carpet while rendering a salute during a formal military ceremony. He is flanked on both sides by junior naval personnel standing at attention, also in white uniforms. The setting appears to be a covered outdoor tent venue consistent with a change of command or retirement ceremony.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is speaking into a microphone, likely during a press interview or media briefing. His name tag reads 'Karl Thomas' and he wears multiple rows of service ribbons along with gold aviator wings and other insignia indicating high rank. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel or military facility.

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