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    USS San Juan (SSN 751) Decommissioning Ceremony [Image 10 of 10]

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    This image depicts a formal U.S. Navy decommissioning ceremony, as indicated by the projected text reading 'The crew has disembarked, and the watch is secured.' The slide references 'USS San Juan' and notes it was decommissioned on 6 August 2026 after thirty-eight years of service. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are exchanging salutes on stage, flanked by dignitaries and flags including the U.S. flag and the Puerto Rico flag.

    KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    08.06.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Riley 

    Commander, Submarine Group Nine   

    260806-N-MZ309-1204 KEYPORT, Wash. (Aug. 6, 2026) Capt. Justin Hoff, commanding officer of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Juan (SSN 751), reports the ship is decommissioned to Capt. Lacy Lodmell, commodore of Submarine Squadron 19, during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, Aug. 6, 2026. San Juan is assigned to Commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 9, which exercises tactical and administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of submarines and their crews. COMSUBGRU 9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.06.2026 19:11
    Photo ID: 9855289
    VIRIN: 260806-N-MZ309-1246
    Resolution: 4651x3101
    Size: 1.83 MB
    Location: KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, US
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    Downloads: 4

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    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is speaking at a wooden podium during a formal military presentation or ceremony. Behind him, a projected slide displays information about an 'Improved Los Angeles-class Submarine' with bullet points referencing Arctic ice surfacing, nautical miles, dives, and various unit commendations. An American flag with gold fringe is visible to his left.
    A naval officer in white dress uniform stands at a podium speaking at a formal military ceremony. The podium is draped with what appears to be the Puerto Rico flag, and a United States Navy flag is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or ceremonial hall.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform stands at a podium during a formal ceremony. The podium is draped with the Puerto Rico flag, and a U.S. Navy flag stands to the left. The officer appears to be delivering a speech or address at what appears to be an official military event.
    A U.S. Navy ceremony in which a senior officer is pinning Submarine Dolphins qualification insignia onto FTSN Robert Missimer, as indicated by the presentation slide in the background. The slide states he qualified in submarines aboard USS San Juan and that this is the presentation of the final Dolphins earned on the ship. Two other individuals — a civilian in a suit and a naval officer — observe the ceremony in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a stage, featuring a keynote address by RADM Oliver T. Lewis, identified as Director of Strategic Integration and 10th Commanding Officer of USS San Juan. A speaker in white Navy dress uniform addresses the audience from a podium draped with the Puerto Rico flag, while several dignitaries are seated on stage. The number '751' is displayed in illuminated letters on the stage backdrop.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or retirement event. One officer is holding what appears to be a wooden plaque or award, possibly being presented or received. A seal or emblem reading 'USS San Juan' is visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony appears to be taking place, likely a decommissioning event for the USS San Juan, as indicated by the projected text 'Retire the ship.' A naval officer in dress whites is presenting a framed plaque or award to a woman in a blue suit, identified by context as the Ship Sponsor. A Puerto Rican flag is visible in the foreground, consistent with the ship's namesake city.
    A formal military ceremony featuring Ms. Sherrill Hernández, identified on the projection screen as Ship Sponsor of the USS San Juan, speaking at a podium with a microphone while standing next to a decorated naval officer in white dress uniform. A projected slideshow behind them displays her name, title, and a historical photograph. The event appears to be a decommissioning or retirement ceremony for the USS San Juan.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are exchanging a folded American flag during what appears to be a formal decommissioning ceremony. The background projection screen displays the word 'DECOMMISSIONING' and text referencing a ship being ready for decommissioning. A illuminated number '5' decoration is visible on stage behind them.
    This image depicts a formal U.S. Navy decommissioning ceremony, as indicated by the projected text reading 'The crew has disembarked, and the watch is secured.' The slide references 'USS San Juan' and notes it was decommissioned on 6 August 2026 after thirty-eight years of service. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are exchanging salutes on stage, flanked by dignitaries and flags including the U.S. flag and the Puerto Rico flag.

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