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    NC1 prepares to raise flag aboard USS Constitution

    BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Skyler Okerman 

    USS Constitution

    BOSTON (August 20, 2021) Navy Career Counselor 1st Class Kyle Marchese, from Shakopee, Minnesota, prepares to raise the Ensign during an underway honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families aboard USS Constitution. 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. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Skyler Okerman/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2021
    Date Posted: 08.20.2021 15:00
    Photo ID: 6795779
    VIRIN: 210820-N-KN684-0037
    Resolution: 2807x4211
    Size: 2.47 MB
    Location: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, US

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