BOSTON (Oct. 21, 2020) Cmdr. John Benda, commanding officer of USS Constitution, leads the crew in a cheer during a Facebook live for the ship’s 223 birthday. The USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. (U.S. Navy Photo by Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michelle Heintzelman/Released)
| Date Taken: | 10.21.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 10.21.2020 16:20 |
| Photo ID: | 6397746 |
| VIRIN: | 201020-N-XU320-0049 |
| Resolution: | 4928x3280 |
| Size: | 2.03 MB |
| Location: | CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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