Boston (Feb. 15 2020) Sailors aboard USS Constitution

Boston (Feb. 15 2020) Sailors aboard USS Constitution flew a flag in honor of Daniel Joseph Healy, a WW1 Navy Veteran in Charleston, Mass, Feb. 15. Healy’s great grandson Peter Winnet brought family and friends to the Ceremony. USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Today, the Sailors stationed aboard provide free tours and visitation as the ship serves to promote the Navy’s history, maritime heritage, and supports educational outreach focused on raising awareness on the importance of a sustained naval presence to more than 600,000 visitors each year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alec Kramer/Released)