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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Nov. 30, 2012) Builder 2nd Class Daniel McCluskey, assigned to the USS Constitution, helps a child decorate the Christmas tree aboard the ship in preparation for the annual lighting ceremony. The Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. She defended sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Benson/Released)Sailorswar fighterswar fightingfastflexibleworldwidedeployedon watchpreserve peacedeter aggressiondefend freedomheritageoperate forwardbe readytraditionfreedomprotectcommercesea laneslibertynavyu.s. navyamericaunited statesmilitarywar fighting firstNMCSnavy media content serviceCHINFO
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BOSTON (July 4, 2013) Engineman 3rd Class Dominique Robinson heaves on a mooring line with fellow Sailors assigned to USS Constitution during the ship's annual Fourth of July turnaround cruise as part of Boston Harborfest 2013. The festival showcases Boston's Colonial and maritime heritage to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present, and educate the future with reenactments, concerts and historical tours. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Benson/Released)Sailorswar fighterswar fightingfastflexibleworldwidedeployedon watchpreserve peacedeter aggressiondefend freedomheritageoperate forwardbe readytraditionfreedomprotectcommercesea laneslibertynavyu.s. navyamericaunited statesmilitarywar fighting firstNMCSnavy media content serviceCHINFO
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BOSTON (July 4, 2013) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Stephen Getchell, assigned to USS Constitution, ascends the ship's mainmast during its annual Fourth of July turnaround cruise as part of Boston Harborfest 2013. The festival showcases Boston's Colonial and maritime heritage to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present, and educate the future with reenactments, concerts and historical tours. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Benson/Released)Sailorswar fighterswar fightingfastflexibleworldwidedeployedon watchpreserve peacedeter aggressiondefend freedomheritageoperate forwardbe readytraditionfreedomprotectcommercesea laneslibertynavyu.s. navyamericaunited statesmilitarywar fighting firstNMCSnavy media content serviceCHINFO
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BOSTON (Jan. 24, 2013) Members of the USS Constitution honor guard present the colors during the singing of the national anthem before the Boston Celtics basketball game. Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John P. Benson/Released)Sailorswar fighterswar fightingfastflexibleworldwidedeployedon watchpreserve peacedeter aggressiondefend freedomheritageoperate forwardbe readytraditionfreedomprotectcommercesea laneslibertynavyu.s. navyamericaunited statesmilitarywar fighting firstNMCSnavy media content serviceCHINFO
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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 20, 2013) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees ascend the mizzenmast aboard USS Constitution during Constitution's 16th annual CPO Heritage Week. More than 150 selectees will live and train aboard 'Old Ironsides', the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, for the duration of the week. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John P. Benson/Released)130821-N-KM734-236
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BOSTON (Aug. 21, 2013) Chief (Select) Operations Specialist Sean Ebersole, assigned to Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight, views a memorial for fallen service members of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while touring Boston's Freedom Trail during USS Constitution's 16th annual CPO Heritage Week. More than 150 CPO selectees will live and train aboard 'Old Ironsides', the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, for the duration of the week. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John P. Benson/Released)130820-N-KM734-281
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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 20, 2013) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees participate in a boarding pike drill near USS Constitution during Constitution's 16th annual CPO Heritage Week. More than 150 selectees will live and train aboard 'Old Ironsides', the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, for the duration of the week. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John P. Benson/Released)140430-N-KM734-130
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ST. LOUIS (April 30, 2014) Gunner's Mate Seaman Amada Williamson, from Palm Bay, Fla., assigned to USS Constitution, shows her cutlass to children outside Busch Stadium before performing a color guard for a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers during St. Louis Navy Week. St. Louis Navy Week is one of six signature events planned across America in 2014, and designed to help increase understanding among Americans of their Navy's mission, capabilities, and relevance to national security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson/Released)140820-N-KM734-363
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BOSTON (Aug. 20, 2014) Chief petty officer (CPO) selects march through the streets of Boston's North End while touring historical landmarks during USS Constitution's CPO Heritage Weeks. More than 300 CPO selectees from throughout the fleet will report to Constitution during the last two weeks of August to receive CPO training aboard Old Ironsides and around Boston. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson/Released)Sailorswar fighterswar fightingfastflexibleworldwidedeployedon watchpreserve peacedeter aggressiondefend freedomheritageoperate forwardbe readytraditionfreedomprotectcommercesea laneslibertynavyu.s. navyamericaunited statesmilitarywar fighting firstNMCSnavy media content serviceCHINFO
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BOSTON (July 3, 2014) USS Constitution Sailors parade the colors during the Boston Pops Concert held at the Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade near downtown Boston. The concert and fireworks, normally held on July Fourth, were moved a day early due to Hurricane Arthur. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson/Released)140822-N-KM734-446
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BOSTON (Aug. 22, 2014) USS Constitution sets sail in Boston Harbor during the ship's first chief petty officer heritage week underway demonstration of 2014. More than 150 chief petty officer selects and mentors assisted Constitution's crew with setting the ship's three topsails during the underway to conclude a week of sail training aboard Old Ironsides. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson/Released)150713-N-KM734-433
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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (July 13, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert holds an all-hands call with Sailors stationed at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Following a group reenlistment and an award presentation, Greenert also answered questions from the audience. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson/Released)Sailorswar fighterswar fightingfastflexibleworldwidedeployedon watchpreserve peacedeter aggressiondefend freedomheritageoperate forwardbe readytraditionfreedomprotectcommercesea laneslibertynavyu.s. navyamericaunited statesmilitarywar fighting firstNMCSnavy media content serviceCHINFO
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160111-N-KM734-365 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 11, 2016) - Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Naval Security Forces (NSF) commemorated five fallen Master-at-Arms Sailors who died while serving their country and protecting the lives of their fellow shipmates. Displays honoring these brave heroes were exhibited during the ceremony while their biographies and citations were read aloud. Sailors stationed onboard NSA delivered heartfelt speeches about the commitment and sacrifice of these individuals and all Master-at-Arms Sailors. The displays honoring the fallen Sailors have been placed in the Joint Security Force Headquarters along with murals depicting the pride and tradition of NSF and the NSA Bahrain guardians. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson)