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    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform kneels on a baseball field while a young girl in a yellow dress appears to pin something onto his uniform, likely during a promotion or award ceremony. A woman in a yellow dress holds a baby in the background, and a second Navy officer stands nearby. The event appears to be taking place at a minor league baseball stadium during a military appreciation event.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice David Mapes 

    USS Bataan (LHD 5)

    Lt. Brian Colon, a combat systems officer assigned to Wasp-class amphibious USS Bataan (LHD 5), is promoted to Lt. Cmdr. By his family, during a promotion ceremony at Harbor Park Stadium, Sep. 2, 2026. Bataan is currently undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance in the General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice David P. Mapes)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 11:54
    Photo ID: 9908883
    VIRIN: 260902-N-DX234-1140
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.9 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is having insignia or rank devices pinned to his shoulder by a woman at what appears to be a baseball stadium. The officer wears a white combination cover with gold insignia, two gold stripes with a star on his shoulder boards indicating the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and several service ribbons with a warfare device on his chest. This appears to be a military promotion or commissioning ceremony conducted at a professional baseball venue.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform kneels on a baseball field while a young girl in a yellow dress appears to pin something onto his uniform, likely during a promotion or award ceremony. A woman in a yellow dress holds a baby in the background, and a second Navy officer stands nearby. The event appears to be taking place at a minor league baseball stadium during a military appreciation event.
    A group photo taken on a baseball field at what appears to be 'Armor Park' stadium, featuring two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms alongside a woman and several children of varying ages. The setting suggests a military appreciation event or ceremony at a minor league baseball game. Construction cranes and stadium infrastructure are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is having insignia or rank devices pinned onto his shoulders by two civilians at what appears to be a baseball stadium. This appears to be a military promotion or commissioning ceremony conducted on a baseball field. The officer is smiling while two men simultaneously pin items to each of his shoulders.
    A military promotion ceremony is taking place on a baseball field, where a senior U.S. Navy officer is pinning new rank insignia on a female officer. The female officer is holding what appears to be shoulder board epaulettes with gold star insignia, suggesting a promotion to a flag or senior officer rank. The ceremony is occurring at what appears to be a professional baseball stadium during a game or event.

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