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    A formal U.S. Navy award ceremony is taking place in which an officer is presenting a Department of the Navy certificate and medal to a senior enlisted sailor. The recipient is wearing a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on his white uniform. A third Navy officer stands at attention in the background.

    ROTA, SPAIN

    07.21.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandie Nuzzi 

    Commander Task Force 68

    ROTA, Spain (July 22, 2026) - Chief Electronics Technician Phillip Watt, right, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. Jeremy Wheat during his commissioning ceremony onboard Naval Station Rota, July 22, 2026. CTF 68 is a part of the U.S. 6th Fleet and commands all Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandie Nuzzi)

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    Date Taken: 07.21.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 09:05
    Photo ID: 9829840
    VIRIN: 260722-N-HI500-1026
    Resolution: 4221x2814
    Size: 3.53 MB
    Location: ROTA, ES
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    Downloads: 1

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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a chapel or auditorium. Officers in white dress uniforms are positioned at the front near a color guard holding flags, while attendees in both military uniforms and civilian attire stand in pews. The backdrop features numerous U.S. state and territorial flags arranged in a semicircle.
    A military promotion or award ceremony is taking place indoors, where one individual in white Navy dress uniform is pinning an insignia or device onto another uniformed Navy senior enlisted member. The recipient, wearing a combination cover (officer/CPO-style cap) with gold insignia, displays multiple service ribbons and qualification badges on his uniform. Multiple flags are visible in the background, indicating a formal ceremonial setting.
    A U.S. Navy female officer in white dress uniform is speaking at a podium during a formal military ceremony. The podium bears a 'Naval Station' seal/emblem. Multiple U.S. state flags are displayed in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in white dress uniforms are standing and jointly holding a decorated ceremonial oar or paddle during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Two additional naval officers are seated in the background observing the event. The setting features numerous U.S. state and territorial flags displayed on stands behind the participants.
    A formal U.S. Navy award ceremony is taking place in which an officer is presenting a Department of the Navy certificate and medal to a senior enlisted sailor. The recipient is wearing a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on his white uniform. A third Navy officer stands at attention in the background.
    A U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer in white dress uniform is adjusting his combination cover (cap) during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. He is wearing multiple service ribbons, a warfare device badge, and a green Navy achievement or commendation medal around his neck. Multiple flags are visible in the background, consistent with a ceremonial hall setting.
    A U.S. Navy military promotion or retirement ceremony is taking place indoors. A tall service member in dress white uniform is having insignia or devices pinned onto his collar/shoulders by two civilian women, likely family members. Multiple flags and a uniformed officer in the background indicate a formal military setting.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in white service uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely an oath of office or promotion ceremony. Both officers have their right hands raised in a swearing-in gesture. The setting includes multiple state and territorial flags in the background, suggesting an official military installation or ceremonial hall.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are exchanging salutes in the foreground, while a third officer seated in the background observes with a smile. Multiple U.S. state and organizational flags are displayed prominently behind the participants.

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