USS Constitution, the oldest
commissioned vessel in the US Navy. |
USS Preble, the newest
commissioned vessel in the US Navy. |
Constitution and Preble, bow to bow. |
Waterfront security was evident. |
A Sea Cadet keeps the line moving. |
A Cadet assists midshipmen. |
Sea Cadets hand out commissioning books. |
NSCC Officer gets frisked at the gate. |
A Sea Cadet assists in crowd control. |
Sea Cadets prepare commissioning brochures. |
USS Constitution officers report aboard. |
Heritage and history mark the ceremony. |
Sea Cadets turn over the watch. |
A Cadet at his duty station. |
A Cadet at his duty station. |
Constitution Sailors assist. |
Sea Cadet CPO, arriving. |
Constitution Color Guard at the ready. |
A Rear Admiral opens the ceremonies. |
Senator Kennedy and Walter Cronkite stand by. |
ADM Vern Clark, CNO, stands by. |
Senator Kennedy holds forth. |
Preble commissioned, flag hoisted. |
Walter Cronkite sets the first watch. |
The Navy Jack is hoisted forward. |
Preble crew brings the ship to life. |
Preble crew double time to stations. |
Preble crew manning the rails. |
Preble crew, at the ready. |
Sea Cadets enjoy the show. |
The United States Ship Preble |
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