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The Navy Country Band performs at a picnic and chili cook-off during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982

The Navy Country Band performs at a picnic and chili cook-off during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) arriving in port during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16), arriving in port during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982. A tug boat sprays water into the air to welcome it. The Kingdome Stadium is visible in the background

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

A starboard bow view of the submarine rescue ship USS FLORIKAN (ASR-9), in port during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982

A starboard bow view of the submarine rescue ship USS FLORIKAN (ASR-9)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16), arriving in port, as a harbor ferry escorts it during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

Crewmen and guests participate in a square dance on the after deck of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982. Visible in the foreground is one of the two Standard-MR SAM (88) missiles on an Mark 26 Mod launcher

Crewmen and guests participate in a square dance on the after deck of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

VADM William P. Lawrence, commander, 3rd Fleet, is knighted on board the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) during ceremonies by the Sea Fair royalty

VADM William P. Lawrence, commander, 3rd Fleet, is knighted on board t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

RADM William A. Walsh, commander, Amphibious Group Eastern Pacific, is knighted on board the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) during ceremonies by the Sea Fair royalty

RADM William A. Walsh, commander, Amphibious Group Eastern Pacific, is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

Two crewmen stand at the starboard bow of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16), in port during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982. In the background, the Space Needle can be seen

Two crewmen stand at the starboard bow of the guided missile cruiser U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

Crewmen aboard the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) walk down the ship's gangplank to begin liberty during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982

Crewmen aboard the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) walk down ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

Crewmen and guests participate in a square dance on the after deck of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982

Crewmen and guests participate in a square dance on the after deck of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

Crewmen observe female guests as they perform in a square dance on the after deck of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16) during the Seattle Sea Fair 1982. Visible in the background are the twin Standard-MR SAM (88) missiles on a Mark 26 Mod launcher

Crewmen observe female guests as they perform in a square dance on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to ... More

Crewmen aboard the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil) USS HERCULES (PHM 2) handle lines during underway replenishment operations with the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191). The RACINE is escorting the HERCULES to their new home port at Key West, Florida

Crewmen aboard the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil) USS HERCULES (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Hercules (PHM 2) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Silhouetted bow view of the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil) USS GEMINI (PHM 6)

Silhouetted bow view of the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil) USS G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release... More

Starboard quarter view of the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191), along with the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoils) USS GEMINI (PHM 6) and USS HERCULES (PHM 2), anchored in the harbor. The hydrofoils, escorted by the RACINE, are enroute to their new home port at Key West, Florida

Starboard quarter view of the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Acapulco Country: Mexico (MEX) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Captain Eguene Bailey, Commanding Officer of the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191), shouts instructions to personnel on a lower deck. The RACINE is serving as an escort to the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoils) USS GEMINI (PHM 6) and USS HERCULES (PHM 2), enroute to their new home port at Key West, Florida

Captain Eguene Bailey, Commanding Officer of the tank landing ship USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Bridge watch aboard the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191)

Bridge watch aboard the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Racine (LST 1191) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An elevated view of the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191), left, and the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoils) USS GEMINI (PHM 6), center, and USS HERCULES (PHM 2) anchored during a port visit. The hydrofoils are being escorted to their new home port at Key West, Florida, by the RACINE

An elevated view of the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191), left,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Acapulco Country: Mexico (MEX) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class (GS2) Steve Miller monitors the controls at the engineer's station aboard the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoils) USS GEMINI (PHM 6)

Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class (GS2) Steve Miller monitors th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Gemini (PHM 6) State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Night view of a set of locks, as seen by the approaching patrol combatant missile (hydrofoils) USS GEMINI (PHM 6) and USS HERCULES (PHM 2) and tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191). The RACINE is escorting the hydrofoils to their new home port at Key West, Florida

Night view of a set of locks, as seen by the approaching patrol combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A port bow view of the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil) USS GEMINI (PHM 6)

A port bow view of the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil) USS GEMINI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the stern section of the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil) USS HERCULES (PHM 2). When foil-borne, the LM-2500 gas turbine engine pushes up to 90,000 gallons of water a minute from the ship's stern

A view of the stern section of the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Located at Bremerton, Washington. Bow view of the patrol combatant missile (hydrofoils) USS HERCULES (PHM 2) (right) and USS GEMINI (PHM 6) anchored next to the tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191) as preparations are made to get underway. The RACINE is escorting the hydrofoils to their new home port at Key West, Florida

Located at Bremerton, Washington. Bow view of the patrol combatant mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release S... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr., director, Naval Warfare, Office of the CHIEF of Naval Operations, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr., director, Naval Warfare, Office of the C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Members of the McClusky family are escorted aboard the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) at the conclusion of the ship's Commissioning ceremony

Members of the McClusky family are escorted aboard the Guided Missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Captain David G. Kalb, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, addresses guests attending the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Captain David G. Kalb, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commanding Officer of the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41), greets M. F. Leslie at the conclusion of the ship's Commissioning ceremony. Leslie and Rear Admiral McxClusky led successful dive bomber attacks against Japanese aircraft carriers during the Battle of Midway, June 4, 1942

Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commanding Officer of the Guided Missile Fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

M. L. Leslie is greeted by Commander Robert B. Lynch, prospective commanding officer, during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). Leslie fought at the battle of Midway with the ship's namesake, Rear Admiral Clarence W. McClusky

M. L. Leslie is greeted by Commander Robert B. Lynch, prospective comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Captain David G. Kalb, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair, sits on the speaker's platform during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Captain David G. Kalb, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

A Navy and Marine Corps color guard participates in the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

A Navy and Marine Corps color guard participates in the commissioning ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Crewmen stand in formation behind guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Crewmen stand in formation behind guests attending the commissioning c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Captain John D. Chamberlain, commander, Surface 1, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Captain John D. Chamberlain, commander, Surface 1, speaks during the c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr., left, director Naval Warfare, Office of the CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Captain John D. Chamberlain, commander, Surface Squadron 1, salute during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr., left, director Naval Warfare, Office of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Members of an honor guard stand at present arms position during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Members of an honor guard stand at present arms position during the co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr., principal speaker, addresses guests attending the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr., principal speaker, addresses guests att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commanding Officer of the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41), addresses guests attending the ship's Commissioning ceremony

Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commanding Officer of the Guided Missile Fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

M. L. Leslie attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). Leslie fought at the battle of Midway with the ship's namesake, Rear Admiral Clarence W. McClusky

M. L. Leslie attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commanding Officer of the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41), observes the "coming alive" portion of the ship's Commissioning ceremony

Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commanding Officer of the Guided Missile Fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Crewmen move quickly up an accommodation ladder to go aboard the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) during its commissioning ceremony

Crewmen move quickly up an accommodation ladder to go aboard the guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Commander Robert R. Lynch accepts command of the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) during the ship's Commissioning ceremony

Commander Robert R. Lynch accepts command of the Guided Missile Frigat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett. Jr. and Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commanding Officer of the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41), salute the colors during the playing of the national anthem at the MCCLUSKY's Commissioning ceremony

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett. Jr. and Commander Robert B. Lynch, Commandin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

An overall view of the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

An overall view of the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Commander Robert B. Lynch, prospective commanding officer, sits on the speaker's platform during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Commander Robert B. Lynch, prospective commanding officer, sits on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

A Color Guard prepares to parade the colors by the reviewing stand during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

A Color Guard prepares to parade the colors by the reviewing stand dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Members of an honor guard stand at the present arms position during the ship's commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Members of an honor guard stand at the present arms position during th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

A member of the honor guard and a chief hospital corpsman (HMC) render salutes during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

A member of the honor guard and a chief hospital corpsman (HMC) render...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Crew members go aboard the the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) during the ship's Commissioning ceremony

Crew members go aboard the the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Len M. Thorell, vice president and general manager, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation, sits on the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Len M. Thorell, vice president and general manager, Todd Pacific Shipy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Guests look on as sailors man the rail aboard the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

Guests look on as sailors man the rail aboard the guided missile friga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Mrs. Clarence Wade McClusky, left, and her family attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). Mrs. McClusky is the widow of the ship's namesake, Rear Admiral Clarence W. McClusky

Mrs. Clarence Wade McClusky, left, and her family attends the commissi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Mrs. Claremce Wade McClusky, sponsor, observes the "coming alive" portion of the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Mrs. Claremce Wade McClusky, sponsor, observes the "coming alive" port...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Members of the McClusky family are escorted aboard the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) at the conclusion of the ship's Commissioning ceremony

Members of the McClusky family are escorted aboard the Guided Missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Captain John D. Chamberlain, commander, Surface Squadron 1, sits on the speaker's platform during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Captain John D. Chamberlain, commander, Surface Squadron 1, sits on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Guests observe the "coming alive" portion of the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Guests observe the "coming alive" portion of the Commissioning ceremon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr. inspects the Honor Guard during the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr. inspects the Honor Guard during the Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release St... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr. inspects the Honor Guard during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr. inspects the Honor Guard during the commi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

M. F. Leslie attends the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). Leslie and Rear Admiral Clarence W. McClusky led successful dive bomber attacks against Japanese aircraft carriers during the Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942

M. F. Leslie attends the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

A member of the McClusky family observes the "coming alive" portion of the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

A member of the McClusky family observes the "coming alive" portion of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

A young guest examines the Commissioning Booklet during the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

A young guest examines the Commissioning Booklet during the Commission...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr., principal speaker, addresses guests attending the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr., principal speaker, addresses guests att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

A Navy and Marine Corps color guard stands at attention during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

A Navy and Marine Corps color guard stands at attention during the com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Mrs. Clarence Wade McClusky, right, talks with other guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). Mrs. McClusky is the widow of the ship's namesake, Rear Admiral Clarence W. McClusky

Mrs. Clarence Wade McClusky, right, talks with other guests attending ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Len M. Thorell, vice president and general manager, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Len M. Thorell, vice president and general manager, Todd Pacific Shipy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Captain John D. Chamberlain, Commissioning Officer, addresses guests attending the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Captain John D. Chamberlain, Commissioning Officer, addresses guests a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

A starboard beam view of the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) moored at the pier during the ship's Commissioning ceremony

A starboard beam view of the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Guests look on as sailors man the rail aboard the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) during the ship's commissioning ceremony

Guests look on as sailors man the rail aboard the guided missile friga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Crewmen run down an aisle to go aboard the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) during its commissioning ceremony

Crewmen run down an aisle to go aboard the guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). The ship's crew is visible in the background

Guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile fri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Guests attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). The ship's crew is visible in the background

Guests attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr. arrives to attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett Jr. arrives to attend the commissioning cerem...

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Mrs. Claremce Wade McClusky, sponsor, observes the "coming alive" portion of the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Mrs. Claremce Wade McClusky, sponsor, observes the "coming alive" port...

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Guests attending the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41) stand during the playing of the national anthem

Guests attending the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Fri...

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Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr., principal speaker, addresses guests attending the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Vice Admiral Lee Baggett, Jr., principal speaker, addresses guests att...

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Mrs. Clarence Wade McClusky, left, and her family attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41). Mrs. McClusky is the widow of the ship's namesake, Rear Admiral Clarence W. McClusky

Mrs. Clarence Wade McClusky, left, and her family attend the commissio...

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Captain R. J. Ecker, Chaplain Corps, offers the benediction during the Commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

Captain R. J. Ecker, Chaplain Corps, offers the benediction during the...

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The Color Guard parades the colors by the reviewing stand during the commissioning ceremony for the Guided Missile Frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

The Color Guard parades the colors by the reviewing stand during the c...

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A Navy and Marine Corps color guard stands at parade rest during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG 41)

A Navy and Marine Corps color guard stands at parade rest during the c...

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Commodore H. L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group Western Pacific; speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the frigate USS FORD (FFG 54). Behind Webster are, left to right, Captain H. Venezia, commander, Surface Group One; an unidentified VIP; Commander J. F. Eckler, Ford's commanding officer; and L M. Thorell, Todd Pacific Shipyards Co

Commodore H. L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group ...

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Commander Joseph F. Eckler, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony

Commander Joseph F. Eckler, commanding officer of the guided missile f...

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Distinguished guests attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54). From left to right: Commodore H. L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group Western Pacific; Captain R. H. Randall, supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Long Beach, California; and Len M. Thorell of Todd Pacific Shipyards Co

Distinguished guests attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided ...

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Commodore Hugh L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group Western Pacific, inspects a Navy honor guard during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54). The sailor is holding his M14 rifle in the inspection arms position

Commodore Hugh L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Grou...

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Crewmen of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) stand in formation during the ship's commissioning ceremony

Crewmen of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) stand in forma...

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Guests go aboard the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) for a tour at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Guests go aboard the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) for a to...

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A Navy-Marine Corps color guard parades the colors as the national anthem is played during the commissioning ceremony for the frigate USS FORD (FFG 54). The Marine color guard has an M14 rifle

A Navy-Marine Corps color guard parades the colors as the national ant...

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A ship's officer holds a ceremonial long glass while participating in the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

A ship's officer holds a ceremonial long glass while participating in ...

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Lieutenant Commander Anthony J. Kopacz, executive officer of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54), hands a ceremonial long glass to a ship's officer during the setting of the first watch portion of the commissioning ceremony

Lieutenant Commander Anthony J. Kopacz, executive officer of the guide...

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Commander Joseph F. Eckler, commanding officer the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54), speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony

Commander Joseph F. Eckler, commanding officer the guided missile frig...

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Close-up of decorations and awards displayed on the uniform of a command master chief petty officer attending the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

Close-up of decorations and awards displayed on the uniform of a comma...

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A boatswain's mate 2nd class pipes the crew aboard during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

A boatswain's mate 2nd class pipes the crew aboard during the commissi...

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Len M. Thorell, vice president and general manager of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation, Los Angeles Division, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

Len M. Thorell, vice president and general manager of Todd Pacific Shi...

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Commodore Hugh L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group Western Pacific, inspects a Navy honor guard during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54). The sailor is holding his M14 rifle in the inspection arms position

Commodore Hugh L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Grou...

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Guests tour the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Guests tour the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) at the conclu...

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Guests go aboard the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) for a tour at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Guests go aboard the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) for a to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Releas... More

Lieutenant Commander Anthony J. Kopacz, executive officer of the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54), participates in the commissioning ceremony for the ship

Lieutenant Commander Anthony J. Kopacz, executive officer of the guide...

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Commodore H. L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group Western Pacific; salutes during the commissioning ceremony for the commissioning ceremony for the frigate USS FORD (FFG 54). Behind Webster are, left to right, Captain Hugh Venezia, commander, Surface Group One; Commander Joseph F. Eckler, Ford's commanding officer; and Captain Robert H. Randall, supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Long Beach, California

Commodore H. L. Webster, prospective commander of Naval Surface Group ...

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Crewmen clasp their hands behind their backs while standing at ease during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

Crewmen clasp their hands behind their backs while standing at ease du...

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A US Navy band performs during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

A US Navy band performs during the commissioning ceremony for the guid...

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A petty officer boards the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) during the manning of the ship phase of the commissioning ceremony

A petty officer boards the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) du...

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A distinguished guest speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

A distinguished guest speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the...

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Guests examine commissioning booklets during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54)

Guests examine commissioning booklets during the commissioning ceremon...

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