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171125-N-BD308-0185 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2017) New "shellbacks" aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) "cleanse" themselves to finalize their transformation from "pollywogs" to shellbacks during a crossing the line ceremony. The crossing the line ceremony is a naval tradition which recognizes when members of the crew cross the equator for the first time. Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed flagship of the amphibious forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)
| Date Taken: | 11.25.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 11.27.2017 21:12 |
| Photo ID: | 3981474 |
| VIRIN: | 171125-N-BD308-0185 |
| Resolution: | 3198x2012 |
| Size: | 1.73 MB |
| Location: | USS WASP (LHD 1), USAFRICOM, AT SEA |
| Web Views: | 154 |
| Downloads: | 10 |
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