161207-N-ZK021-094 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2016) The family of John D. Anderson, boatswain’s mate 2nd class, enters the USS Arizona Memorial for a memorial and interment ceremony. Anderson and his shipmate Clarendon R. Hetrick, seamen 1st class, are being interred on the ship where 1,177 Sailors call their final resting place. Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu.The 75th commemoration of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, co-hosted by the U.S. military, the National Park Service and the State of Hawaii, provided veteran's family members, service members and the community a chance to honor the sacrifices made by those who were present Dec. 7, 1941, as well as throughout the Pacific theater. Since the attacks, the U.S. and Japan have endured more than 70 years of continued peace, a cornerstone of security and prosperity in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, as well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nardel Gervacio)
Date Taken: | 12.07.2016 |
Date Posted: | 12.08.2016 03:39 |
Photo ID: | 3042312 |
VIRIN: | 161207-N-ZK021-094 |
Resolution: | 4176x2983 |
Size: | 1.57 MB |
Location: | PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII, US |
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