260811-N-CM110-2008 WASHINGTON NAVY YARD (August 11, 2026) – Naval History and Heritage Command Deputy Director, Capt. Patrick C. Burns, U.S. Navy (retired), right, welcomes Naval District Washington’s 94th Commandant, Rear Adm. David Faehnle, with a shadow box during a tour of NHHC’s facilities at the Washington Navy Yard, Aug.11, 2026. During the visit, Faehnle toured various facilities including the collection management spaces and the library, learning about the command and engaging with NHHC staff. Located at the Washington Navy Yard, NHHC serves the nation by preserving, analyzing, and presenting an accurate naval history to enhance the U.S. Navy's warfighting capability. As the Navy's institutional memory and knowledge foundation, NHHC supports the fleet with professional research, analysis, and interpretive services that reflect the Navy's enduring contributions to American history. To deliver these services, NHHC manages 10 museums and collections containing approximately 1 million historic photos, 490,000 artifacts, and 186 million pages of archival records. The command also protects lost ships and aircraft, maintains the iconic USS Constitution and Historic Ship Nautilus while educating Sailors and the public on America’s rich naval history and heritage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Maci Sternod)
| Date Taken: | 08.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.26.2026 13:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9887446 |
| VIRIN: | 260811-N-CM110-2008 |
| Resolution: | 6010x4007 |
| Size: | 4.85 MB |
| Location: | US |
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