Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
Vietnam prisoner of war Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr and an officer of the United Kingdom Royal Navy discuss Alvarez’s time as a POW at a reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) on Oct. 18, 2024. In 1964, Alvarez became the first American aviator shot down over North Vietnam. He was captured and held for......
Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby and guests discuss the ships bell of USS Jacob Jones (DD 61) at the reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) on Oct. 18, 2024. The bell, recovered in January by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defenses Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team with support......
Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
(left to right) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Director Samuel J. Cox, U.S. Navy rear admiral (retired), and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea discuss the ships bell of USS Jacob Jones (DD 61) at the reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new National Museum of the United States......
Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
Naval History and Heritage Command Deputy Director Patrick Burns and Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby discuss the future plans for the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) at the reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new NMUSN on Oct. 18, 2024. The site for the new NMUSN is in the vicinity of the historic Washington Navy......
Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
Vietnam prisoner of war Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr, his wife Tomasine, and Naval History and Heritage Command Combat Artist Douglas Rowe pose for a quick photo with the bust that Rowe created of Alverez, highlighting the front of Alvarez in military uniform while on the back, showing his garment worn as a POW at a reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new......
Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
Vietnam prisoner of war Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr and Naval History and Heritage Command Combat Artist Douglas Rowe pose for a quick photo with the bust Rowe created of Alverez, highlighting the front of Alvarez in military uniform while on the back, showing his garment worn as a POW at a reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new National Museum of the......
Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
Naval History and Heritage Command Combat Artist Douglas Rowe and Mrs. Tomasine Alvarez discuss the bust of her husband, Vietnam prisoner of war Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr and its attention to detail highlighting the garment Alvarez wore as a POW at a reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) on Oct. 18,......
Photo by Clifford Davis | Naval History and Heritage Command | 10.18.2024
Vietnam prisoner of war Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr and Naval History and Heritage Command Director Samuel J. Cox, U.S. Navy rear admiral (retired), discuss the time Alvarez was held as a POW at a reception event following the announcement ceremony for the location of the new National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) on Oct. 18, 2024. In 1964, Alvarez became the first American aviator......
