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    Coast Guard commissions Puerto Rico's first fast response cutter in Tampa, Fla. [Image 2 of 4]

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    A uniformed Coast Guard officer is exchanging or presenting a brass telescope or similar ceremonial object to an elderly civilian man in a dark suit. The scene appears to be a formal commissioning or decommissioning ceremony taking place on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel. International maritime signal flags are strung across the ship in the background, indicating a ceremonial occasion.

    TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    06.20.2015

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley Johnson 

    U.S. Coast Guard PADET Tampa Bay

    Ron Valiquette, a man rescued by the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon’s namesake, Senior Chief Petty Officer Richard Dixon, hands the first officer of the deck, Chief Petty Officer Brandon R. Stracener, the ship's long glass in the traditional ceremony of setting the first watch at Port of Tampa, Fla., Saturday, June 20, 2015. The officer of the deck is the commanding officer’s direct representative and, while on watch, is in charge of safety and smooth operation of the ship and crew. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley J. Johnson)

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    Date Taken: 06.20.2015
    Date Posted: 06.20.2015 15:49
    Photo ID: 2017634
    VIRIN: 150620-G-RD053-002
    Resolution: 6931x4621
    Size: 12 MB
    Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 123
    Downloads: 11

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    A U.S. Coast Guard senior enlisted member in dress uniform is raising or securing an American flag on what appears to be a vessel or dock. The photo is taken from a low angle, looking upward, with a navy blue canopy or awning visible overhead. A multi-story building is visible in the background.
    A uniformed Coast Guard officer is exchanging or presenting a brass telescope or similar ceremonial object to an elderly civilian man in a dark suit. The scene appears to be a formal commissioning or decommissioning ceremony taking place on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel. International maritime signal flags are strung across the ship in the background, indicating a ceremonial occasion.
    A formal commissioning or decommissioning ceremony is taking place aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel named 'Richard Dixon.' A line of uniformed Coast Guard personnel are standing at salute along the ship's rail, with senior officers distinguished by medals and different cap insignia visible on the right. The vessel is decorated with patriotic red, white, and blue bunting, indicating an official ceremonial occasion.
    A formal U.S. Coast Guard commissioning or change of command ceremony is taking place aboard or beside a Coast Guard vessel. A uniformed Coast Guard officer in dress whites and a civilian woman in a blue dress are jointly presenting a framed commemorative shadow box. The framed display contains a ship photograph, a unit patch reading 'USCGC Richard Dixon WPC 1116', a plaque with text, and several challenge coins or medallions.

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