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U.S. Navy SEAMAN John Coleman clears a clogged hose in the sand blaster aboard the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on Jan. 19, 2007, during anchor maintenance in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Adam York) (RELEASED)

U.S. Navy SEAMAN John Coleman clears a clogged hose in the sand blaste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Prefecture Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam York, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A view of the flight deck onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), during night flight operations as the ship participates in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX), while conducting operation in the Western Pacific region off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan. The images is intended time lapsed photography

A view of the flight deck onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JASEX Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joseph R. Schmitt, Usn Release Status: R... More

Onboard the flight deck of the USN Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), AIRMAN (AN) Kevin Wong, conducts scheduled maintenance on the No. 4 aircraft catapult. Preventive maintenance is performed to avert corrosion and ensure catapults function correctly during flight operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently in port at Yokosuka, Japan

Onboard the flight deck of the USN Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS KI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jimmy C. Pan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Navy LT. j.g. John Slagle greets his daughter, after he disembarked from the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on Dec. 10, 2006. The KITTY HAWK has just returned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, at the end of a 56-day winter underway period in the western Pacific Ocean. (Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class John L. Beeman) (Released)

U.S. Navy LT. j.g. John Slagle greets his daughter, after he disembark...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 John L. Beeman, USN ... More

Elementary school students, from Sullivan's Elementary School in Yokosuka City, perform the"Twelve Days of Christmas"for U.S. Navy Sailors inside the hangar bay aboard the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on Dec. 19, 2006. The KITTY HAWK is the only U.S. Navy overseas-based aircraft carrier and it operates out of Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe) (Released)

Elementary school students, from Sullivan's Elementary School in Yokos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Timothy Hardin"fakes down"mooring lines aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), while the ship steams out following a five-month ship's maintenance, from Yokosuka, Japan (JPN)

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Timothy Hardin"fakes down"mooring lines aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Adam York, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), conduct weapons qualification training, using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, at the Takeyama gun range located at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. This is one of several weapons qualifications performed annually by force protection watch standers

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrew D. Wiskow, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

US Navy CMDR. Joseph Deleon (left), Commanding Officer of the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS GARY (FFG 51), speaks with Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara onboard his ship during the the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Natural Disaster Drill at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. GARY's Sailors will extract Japanese government personnel during a simulated natural disaster in the city. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Adam York) (Released)

US Navy CMDR. Joseph Deleon (left), Commanding Officer of the Oliver H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Gary (FFG 51) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Adam York, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Celebrating the 36th birthday of the U.S. Navy (USN) Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), USN SEAMAN Rachel Hoffman enjoys some crab legs on the mess deck on Nov. 14, 2006. The meal was held in conjunction with a celebration for all crewmembers that had a birthday in September, October or November. The BLUE RIDGE, commissioned Nov. 14, 1970, is the third ship to bear the name and currently the 7th Fleet Command ship, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Tucker M. Yates) (Released)

Celebrating the 36th birthday of the U.S. Navy (USN) Amphibious Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Tucker M. Yates, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Celebrating the 36th birthday of the U.S. Navy (USN) Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), USN SENIOR CHIEF Personnel SPECIALIST (SW/AW) Glenn P. Gonzaga (right) and USN SEAMAN Aaron R. Wright, the oldest and youngest crewmembers, cut the cake in honor shipΘs and their birthday on the mess deck on Nov. 14, 2006. The BLUE RIDGE, commissioned Nov. 14, 1970, is the third ship to bear the name and currently the 7th Fleet Command ship, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Tucker M. Yates) (Released)

Celebrating the 36th birthday of the U.S. Navy (USN) Amphibious Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Tucker M. Yates, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerial view of Fleet Activities Yokosuka

An aerial view of Fleet Activities Yokosuka

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brian Cahill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the dry dock, berthing and ship rework facilitiy area

An aerial view of the dry dock, berthing and ship rework facilitiy are...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Rew Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

An aerial view of Commander Naval Forces Japan/Commander Fleet Activities headquarters and Yokosuka Administration Building

An aerial view of Commander Naval Forces Japan/Commander Fleet Activit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Rew, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

An aerial view of Commander Naval Forces Japan/Commander Fleet Activities headquarters and Yokosuka Administration Building

An aerial view of Commander Naval Forces Japan/Commander Fleet Activit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Rew Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

An aerial view of the dry docks

An aerial view of the dry docks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Rew Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

An aerial view of the dry docks

An aerial view of the dry docks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Rew Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A starboard beam view of the fleet tug USNS SIOUX (ATF 171) entering port at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

A starboard beam view of the fleet tug USNS SIOUX (ATF 171) entering p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John D. Greathouse Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port view of the frigate USS KIRK (FF-1087) entering port at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Port view of the frigate USS KIRK (FF-1087) entering port at Yokosuka ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Cheryl George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the frigate USS KIRK (FF 1087) entering port at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

A port bow view of the frigate USS KIRK (FF 1087) entering port at Yok...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Cheryl R. George Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Starboard view of the ammunition ship USS MAUNA KEA (AE 22) anchored off Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Starboard view of the ammunition ship USS MAUNA KEA (AE 22) anchored o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Dumas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Retired Japanese naval officers tour the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

Retired Japanese naval officers tour the nuclear-powered aircraft carr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David A. Dostie Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

An elevated view of various aircraft parked on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

An elevated view of various aircraft parked on the flight deck of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David A. Dostie Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Retired Japanese naval officers attend a presentation during their tour of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

Retired Japanese naval officers attend a presentation during their tou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David A Dostie Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A retired Japanese naval officer tours the bridge area of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

A retired Japanese naval officer tours the bridge area of the nuclear-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David A. Dostie Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Retired Japanese naval officers tour the bridge area of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

Retired Japanese naval officers tour the bridge area of the nuclear-po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David A. Dostie Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Members of the Japanese Diet visit aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). (Substandard image)

Members of the Japanese Diet visit aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Michael J. Barber, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Vice Admiral Nagata of the Japanese navy tours the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

Vice Admiral Nagata of the Japanese navy tours the nuclear-powered air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David A. Dostie Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Rear Admiral Walter T. Piotti, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Five, speaks to Japanese reporters during a press conference aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). On the left is Captain Thomas A. Mercer, commanding officer of the carrier

Rear Admiral Walter T. Piotti, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Five...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Matthew Gallagher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A US naval officer explains flight deck operations to members of the Japanese press during their tour of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

A US naval officer explains flight deck operations to members of the J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Matthew Gallagher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Rear Admiral Walter T. Piotti, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Five, explains bridge operations to Japanese government officials during their tour of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

Rear Admiral Walter T. Piotti, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Five...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David L. Miller Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Japanese reporters tour the bridge area of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70)

Japanese reporters tour the bridge area of the nuclear-powered aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Matthew Gallagher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Japanese government officials pose for a group during their visit aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Captain Thomas A. Mercer, commanding officers of the carrier, is on the far left, and Rear Admiral Walter T. Piotti, commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Five, is second from the right

Japanese government officials pose for a group during their visit aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David L. Miller Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A view of the screws of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) while in dry dock

A view of the screws of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) while ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.C. Pressler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A view of the port screws of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) while in dry dock

A view of the port screws of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.C. Pressler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A view of the hull and screws of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) while in dry dock

A view of the hull and screws of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.C. Pressler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) in dry dock

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) in dry dock

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.C. Pressler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21), Freelancers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Yokosuka, Japan, with gear down, flaps down and tail hook down, as it comes in for a landing on an aircraft carrier at sea

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21), Freelancers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: ENS Keith M. Sibick, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the US Navy supply depot building and operations port services facility

A view of the US Navy supply depot building and operations port servic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A bow on view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) leading the American battle line. She is followed by the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) with other screening vessels following astern of the cruiser. The photograph was taken from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan

A bow on view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) leading the Ame...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the just-completed Briggs Bay landfill and the surrounding area

An aerial view of the just-completed Briggs Bay landfill and the surro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Adam Matthew Macdonald Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An aerial view of docked warships. Right to left: the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41), the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), the guided missile frigate RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60), the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) and the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991)

An aerial view of docked warships. Right to left: the aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Adam Matthew Macdonald Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An aerial view of docked military vessels. Left to right: The Japanese submarine tender CHIYODA (AS 405), the guided missile destroyers USS COCHRANE (DDG 21) and USS TOWERS (DDG 9)

An aerial view of docked military vessels. Left to right: The Japanese...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Adam Matthew Macdonald Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An aerial view of docked warships. Right to left: the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41), the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), the guided missile frigate RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60), the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) and the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991)

An aerial view of docked warships. Right to left: the aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Adam Matthew Macdonald Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An aerial view of the Yokosuka ship repair facility and surroundings. The Japanese submarine tender CHIYODA (AS-405), lies docked in the foreground, left, along with the guided missile destroyers USS COCHRANE (DDG-21) and USS TOWERS (DDG-9). In the main harbor behind them are the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) and the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)

An aerial view of the Yokosuka ship repair facility and surroundings. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Adam Matthew Macdonald Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An aerial view of docked warships. Left to right: The guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24), the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41), the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) and the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991)

An aerial view of docked warships. Left to right: The guided missile c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Adam Matthew Macdonald Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An aerial view of docked warships. Top to Bottom: the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41), the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) and the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991)

An aerial view of docked warships. Top to Bottom: the aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Adam Matthew Macdonald Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53) in dry dock. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21), Freelancers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Yokosuka, Japan, firing an AIM-54 Phoenix missile

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21), Freelancers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Helicopter crew members stand by as Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur, commander, Seventh Fleet, prepares to board his SH-3 Sea King helicopter after visiting the crew of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The ship is en route to Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Helicopter crew members stand by as Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur, comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public ... More

The SH-3 Sea King helicopter of Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur, commander, Seventh Fleet, sits on the helicopter pad of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). Arthur is visiting the BLUE RIDGE prior to its arrival in port at Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The SH-3 Sea King helicopter of Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur, commander...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: ENS. Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A starboard bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) moored at Alava Wharf during a port visit. The BLUE RIDGE is returning to its home port at Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A starboard bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIG... More

A helicopter crew member stands near the SH-3 Sea King helicopter of Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur, commander, Seventh Fleet. Arthur is visiting the Blue Ridge prior to its arrival in port at Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A helicopter crew member stands near the SH-3 Sea King helicopter of V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: ENS. Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A starboard view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) docked at the British naval facility HMS Tamar. The BLUE RIDGE is making a port call en route to its home port at Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A starboard view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Hong Kong(HKG) Scene Camera Operator: ENS. Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) docked at the British naval facility HMS Tamar. The BLUE RIDGE is making a port call en route to its home port at Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Hong Kong(HKG) Scene Camera Operator: Hilton, Jeff/ENSIGN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Crew members paint the hull of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as the ship is docked in port. The BLUE RIDGE has arrived in Yokosuka following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Crew members paint the hull of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A starboard bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) docked at a pier following its return to home port. The BLUE RIDGE has just returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A starboard bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS. Hilton Release Statu... More

The large harbor tug Kittanning (YTB-787) escorts the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) into its home port as the vessel returns after being deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The large harbor tug Kittanning (YTB-787) escorts the amphibious comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS. Hilton Release Statu... More

With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) begins its journey to its new home port at U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Bay State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joseph F. Lancaster Release Status: Relea... More

Crew members man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) steams past Point Loma. The INDEPENDENCE is beginning its journey to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where it will relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Crew members man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Bay State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. J. Oriez Release Status: Released to P... More

A sailor watches from the shore as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) moves away from the pier. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

A sailor watches from the shore as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. J. Oriez Release Sta... More

The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) passes Point Loma as it heads out to sea. The INDEPENDENCE is beginning its journey to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where it will relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) passes Point Loma as it ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Bay State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joseph F. Lancaster Release Status: Relea... More

The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) heads out to sea after passing Point Loma. The INDEPENDENCE is beginning its journey to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where it will relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) heads out to sea after p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Bay State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. J. Oriez Release Status: Released to P... More

Two women hold up a flag as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) moves away from the pier. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Two women hold up a flag as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV ...

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The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) passes Point Loma as it heads out to sea. The INDEPENDENCE is beginning its journey to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where it will relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) passes Point Loma as it ...

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Crew members man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) as the ship heads out to sea. The INDEPENDENCE is beginning its journey to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where it will relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Crew members man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENC...

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With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) begins its journey to its new home port at U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE...

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Officers and enlisted men aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) look down at the pier as the ship prepares to get underway. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Officers and enlisted men aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. J. Oriez Release Sta... More

A commercial tug pushes on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) as it maneuvers the ship away from the pier. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

A commercial tug pushes on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. J. Oriez Release Sta... More

Two women holding a flag wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) moves away from the pier. The INDEPENDENCE will travel to U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, to relieve the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Two women holding a flag wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier USS INDE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. J. Oriez Release Sta... More

RADM Jesse J. Hernandez, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, speaks during a ceremony marking the departure of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) from Yokosuka. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

RADM Jesse J. Hernandez, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, speaks du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gordon J. Hanson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Well-wishers stand in front of a formation of Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel to bid farewell to two friends assigned to the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship prepares to depart Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Well-wishers stand in front of a formation of Japanese Maritime Self-D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gordon J. Hanson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Escorted by large harbor tugs spraying water, the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) pulls away from the pier as it departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Escorted by large harbor tugs spraying water, the aircraft carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A signalman aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) sends a semaphore message as the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

A signalman aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Gay Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) mans the rails as the ship prepares to depart from the naval station for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) mans the rails as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Sailors stand at ease while manning the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Sailors stand at ease while manning the rails on the flight deck of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

As the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) prepares to depart Yokosuka for the last time, crew members man the rails on the flight deck while members of the sea and anchor detail haul a line onto the fantail. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

As the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) prepares to depart Yokosuka...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

The aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) moves away from the pier as it departs from Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) moves away from the pier as it...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Melvin V. Lempiainen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Crew members man the rails on the starboard quarter of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship prepares to depart Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Crew members man the rails on the starboard quarter of the aircraft ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Melvin V. Lempiainen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Sailors form a message of farewell on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship heads out to sea after leaving U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Sailors form a message of farewell on the flight deck of the aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tokyo Bay Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807) pushes on the stern of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the carrier departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807) pushes on the stern of the a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Escorted by the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807), the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) heads out into the harbor as it departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Escorted by the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807), the aircraft ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Gay Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A sailor aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) waves as the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

A sailor aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Gay Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) mans the rails as the ship departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. The guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53) as at upper left

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) mans the rails as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Melvin V. Lempiainen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

CAPT Larry L. Ernst, left, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41); RADM J. J. Hernandez, center, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan; and VADM Stanley R. Arthur, commander, Seventh Fleet, U.S. Pacific Fleet, wave from the accommodation ladder as they go aboard the MIDWAY after a ceremony marking the ship's departure from Yokosuka. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

CAPT Larry L. Ernst, left, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gordon J. Hanson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) moves away from the pier as it departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

With its crew manning the rails, the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Melvin V. Lempiainen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Crew members man the rails on the island of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship prepares to depart Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Crew members man the rails on the island of the aircraft carrier USS M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gordon J. Hanson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Shelters cables and other equipment sit on the deck of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as the ship lies tied up at the ship repair facility for rehabilitation work

Shelters cables and other equipment sit on the deck of the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) mans the rails on the flight deck as the ship departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) mans the rails on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A view of a portion of the naval station. The guided missile cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53) is in the background

A view of a portion of the naval station. The guided missile cruiser U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Accompanied by the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807), the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) heads into the harbor as it departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Accompanied by the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807), the aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Melvin V. Lempiainen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

CAPT. Larry L. Ernst, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41), speaks to a reporter from Cable News Network (CNN) prior to a ceremony marking the departure of the MIDWAY from Yokosuka. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

CAPT. Larry L. Ernst, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gordon J. Hanson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Sailors form a message of farewell on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship heads out to sea after leaving U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Sailors form a message of farewell on the flight deck of the aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tokyo Bay Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) prepares to depart from the naval station for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) is at upper left

The aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) prepares to depart from the na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A view of one of the Mark 33 Mod 13 twin 3-inch/50-caliber gun mounts on the deck of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The BLUE RIDGE is tied up at the ship repair facility for rehabilitation work

A view of one of the Mark 33 Mod 13 twin 3-inch/50-caliber gun mounts ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Followed by the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807), the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Followed by the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807), the aircraft ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Two large harbor tugs assist the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as it prepares to depart from the naval station for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Two large harbor tugs assist the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Well-wishers holding balloons stand on the pier to bid farewell to the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as the ship prepares to depart Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

Well-wishers holding balloons stand on the pier to bid farewell to the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gordon J. Hanson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

VADM Stanley R. Arthur, commander, Seventh Fleet, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks during a ceremony marking the departure of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) from Yokosuka. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier

VADM Stanley R. Arthur, commander, Seventh Fleet, U.S. Pacific Fleet, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gordon J. Hanson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A view of equipment on the deck of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as the ship lies tied up at the ship repair facility for rehabilitation work

A view of equipment on the deck of the amphibious command ship USS BLU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: ENS Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Two large harbor tugs move in to assist the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) as it prepares to depart from the naval station for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) is at left

Two large harbor tugs move in to assist the aircraft carrier USS MIDWA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

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