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    USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts commissioning ceremony [Image 3 of 6]

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    A U.S. Navy color guard is marching in formation on what appears to be the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. The personnel are in service khaki uniforms with garrison caps, carrying the American flag, a Navy unit flag, and a ceremonial rifle. A bridge and city skyline are visible in the background, suggesting a port location likely in San Diego, California.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.31.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Lucy Fleming 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    U.S. Sailors assigned to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) color guard present colors during a commissioning ceremony aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), July 31, 2026. Carl Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Lucy Fleming)

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    Date Taken: 07.31.2026
    Date Posted: 08.23.2026 14:41
    Photo ID: 9883358
    VIRIN: 260731-N-OR621-1141
    Resolution: 5454x3636
    Size: 2.51 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place on what appears to be a ship's deck or pier, with personnel in Service Khaki uniforms exchanging salutes. Two senior enlisted or officer personnel face each other in a saluting exchange near a ship's bell mounted on a wooden stand, suggesting a change of command or boarding ceremony. The setting includes a naval installation with a large blue crane visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, hull number 70. Personnel in various uniforms are rendering salutes toward a podium flanked by the American flag and a Navy flag. Civilians, likely family members, are also present at the ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy color guard is marching in formation on what appears to be the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. The personnel are in service khaki uniforms with garrison caps, carrying the American flag, a Navy unit flag, and a ceremonial rifle. A bridge and city skyline are visible in the background, suggesting a port location likely in San Diego, California.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are participating in what appears to be a formal military ceremony on the deck of a naval vessel. One individual is adjusting or placing a cover (hat) on the other, suggesting a promotion, retirement, or change of command ceremony. A ceremonial table with plaques, awards, and a blue tablecloth is visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in khaki service uniforms are conducting a military ceremony, likely a swearing-in or re-enlistment, aboard a naval vessel. Both individuals have their right hands raised in an oath-taking gesture on a stage. Reserved chairs labeled 'GUNNER KITTLES' and 'PRESIDING OFFICER' are visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson, an aircraft carrier. A naval officer in service khaki uniform is speaking at a podium bearing the ship's name and insignia, while two other officers are seated behind him. An audience of sailors in service dress white covers is visible in the foreground.

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