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    U.S. Naval Observatory hosts First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    05.01.2019

    Photo by Geoffrey Chester 

    Naval Observatory

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) was the venue yesterday for a reception honoring the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Philip Jones. The reception was the final opportunity for Admiral Jones to address his senior officers of the British Naval Staff stationed at the embassy of the United Kingdom. Admiral Jones will return to Great Britain where he will be relieved in June.

    In this image Admiral Jones is welcomed by Captain Michael Riggins, USN, Superintendent, USNO on the steps of the Observatory's historic James M. Gilliss Building.

    Left to right: Commodore Andrew Betton, RN, British Naval Attaché to the United States; Mrs. Bettina Betton; Captain Michael Riggins, USN, Superintendent, USNO; Admiral Sir Philip Jones, RN, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff; Lady Elizabeth Jones; Dr. Brian Luzum, Scientific Director, USNO; QMC Malcom Moses, USN, Fleet Liaison and Command Chief Petty Officer, USNO.

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    Date Taken: 05.01.2019
    Date Posted: 05.02.2019 14:47
    Photo ID: 5317854
    VIRIN: 190501-N-JA159-1001
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 6.62 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US

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