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    NSA Naples Commanding Officer Farewell Visit to NSAD Gaeta [Image 6 of 9]

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    A U.S. Navy service member in camouflage uniform is using a long-handled peel or tool to tend to a wood-fired pizza oven on an outdoor terrace or rooftop. The individual's name tape reads 'WILLS' and an American flag patch is visible on the left sleeve. Mountains and a body of water are visible in the background, suggesting a Mediterranean or coastal location.

    NAPLES, ITALY

    07.07.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Haydn Smith  

    U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples

    GAETA, Italy (July 9, 2026) Senior Chief Machinist's Mate Ray Willis cooks pizza during a farewell luncheon onboard U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, detachment Gaeta, July 9, 2026. The pizza oven was recently installed as a part of Navy-wide efforts to improve quality of life for service members. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base home to over 55 tenant commands and 8,500 personnel. Providing a forward-deployed platform to the fleet that enables the warfighter and supports the family, NSA Naples supports U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet, NATO, and combatant commander strategic priorities to ensure stability across the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Haydn Smith)

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    Date Taken: 07.07.2026
    Date Posted: 07.20.2026 10:34
    Photo ID: 9820214
    VIRIN: 260708-N-HS181-1776
    Resolution: 4528x3016
    Size: 1.66 MB
    Location: NAPLES, IT
    Web Views: 19
    Downloads: 1

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    Two military personnel are standing on a moving rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on open water, both holding onto an overhead canopy frame for stability. One individual wears a dark flight suit with patches, while the other wears camouflage utilities with a tan vest. In the background, a rocky coastal cliff with buildings is visible, along with the boat's wake and a second vessel in the distance.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a conversation aboard a small patrol or utility boat at sea. Two of the individuals are wearing inflatable life vests over their uniforms, suggesting active maritime operations. The setting appears to be an open ocean environment with calm, blue-green water visible in the background.
    Two military personnel are seated inside the cockpit/helm area of a naval patrol vessel. One individual is wearing US Navy NWU Type III camouflage uniform with a cover (hat) and tactical vest, while the other is wearing an olive/sage flight suit. They appear to be engaged in conversation in a well-equipped helm station.
    Two individuals are posing for a photo while jointly holding a certificate of achievement. The certificate is issued by the 'NAVND Guantanamo Harbor Patrol Unit' and is awarded to 'Capt. John Randazzo' as 'Honorary Coxswain.' The setting appears to be a naval or harbor facility, with a patrol boat numbered '502' visible in the background.
    Several military personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are preparing pizzas at an outdoor or covered venue. They are wearing blue latex gloves and working with pizza dough and tomato sauce on a food preparation table. The setting appears to be a community or morale event where service members are engaged in food preparation.
    A U.S. Navy service member in camouflage uniform is using a long-handled peel or tool to tend to a wood-fired pizza oven on an outdoor terrace or rooftop. The individual's name tape reads 'WILLS' and an American flag patch is visible on the left sleeve. Mountains and a body of water are visible in the background, suggesting a Mediterranean or coastal location.
    Military personnel are gathered at a dining facility located in Gaeta, Italy, as indicated by the MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) Gaeta banner on the wall. A senior officer in a flight suit with squadron patches is eating pizza and engaging in conversation with fellow service members. The setting appears to be a casual meal gathering at a U.S. Navy installation.
    A formal military ceremony or exchange is taking place outdoors, likely at a naval installation near a coastal area with mountains in the background. Two senior military personnel — one in U.S. Navy digital camouflage (NWU) with the name tag 'Buchanan' and one in a flight suit — are jointly presenting or exchanging a framed photograph. A group of military personnel and at least one civilian stand behind them as witnesses.
    A large group of approximately 25-30 individuals poses for a formal group photograph on a waterfront terrace. The majority are wearing military camouflage uniforms, with several civilians in casual and business attire mixed among them. The backdrop features a Mediterranean-style harbor with moored boats, a coastal town, and mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.

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