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Equipment Operator 3rd Class Christopher Rawls, from St. Louis, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, during the construction of a bioswale.

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Christopher Rawls, from St. Louis, assign...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Apr. 16, 2012) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Christopher Rawls, from St. Louis, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, during the construction of a bioswale in the City Par... More

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHA 1) arrives in New Orleans by transiting the Mississippi River.

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHA 1) arrives in N...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 16, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHA 1) arrives in New Orleans by transiting the Mississippi River. Wasp is in New Orleans to kick-off the War of 1812 Bicentennial ... More

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, center, and Mark Romig from the New Orleans Host Committee are interviewed by WWL-TV anchorwoman Sally-Ann Roberts

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 16, 2012) Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, center, and Mark Romig from the New Orleans Host Committee are interviewed by WWL-TV anchorwoman Sally-Ann Ro... More

Equipment Operator Constructionman Kevin Mitchell, right, from St. Louis, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, operates a bulldozer.

Equipment Operator Constructionman Kevin Mitchell, right, from St. Lou...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Apr. 16, 2012) Equipment Operator Constructionman Kevin Mitchell, right, from St. Louis, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, operates a bulldozer during the constructio... More

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Christopher Rawls, from St. Louis, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, clears dirt during the construction of a bioswale.

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Christopher Rawls, from St. Louis, assign...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Apr. 16, 2012) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Christopher Rawls, from St. Louis, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, clears dirt during the construction of a bioswale in ... More

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Steve Tefft, from Cedar Springs, Mich., assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, operates an excavator.

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Steve Tefft, from Cedar Springs, Mich., a...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Apr. 16, 2012) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Steve Tefft, from Cedar Springs, Mich., assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, operates an excavator during the construction of a ... More

 Construction Mechanic 1st Class Erica Tanner, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction (NMCB) 74, signals for a pause in drilling during the Hike for KaTREEna community service project.

Construction Mechanic 1st Class Erica Tanner, assigned to Naval Mobil...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Apr. 16, 2012) Construction Mechanic 1st Class Erica Tanner, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction (NMCB) 74, signals for a pause in drilling during the Hike for KaTREEna community service pro... More

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Steve Tefft, from Cedar Springs, Mich., assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, operates an excavator.

Equipment Operator 3rd Class Steve Tefft, from Cedar Springs, Mich., a...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Apr. 16, 2012) Equipment Operator 3rd Class Steve Tefft, from Cedar Springs, Mich., assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, operates an excavator during the construction of a ... More

The British Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration

The British Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) arrives in New Orle...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) The British Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of cit... More

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Joseph Cox mans the rails with his shipmates while entering New Orleans aboard the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45).

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Joseph Cox mans the rails...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER (Apr. 17, 2012) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Joseph Cox mans the rails with his shipmates while entering New Orleans aboard the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45). De ... More

Artillerymen from the 141 Alpha Battalion of the Louisiana Army National Guard, based in New Orleans, fire a 21-gun salute as ships arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

Artillerymen from the 141 Alpha Battalion of the Louisiana Army Nation...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) Artillerymen from the 141 Alpha Battalion of the Louisiana Army National Guard, based in New Orleans, fire a 21-gun salute as ships arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War ... More

Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian navy steel-hulled barque BAE Guayas (BE-21) man the yardarms as they arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian navy steel-hulled barque BAE ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian navy steel-hulled barque BAE Guayas (BE-21) man the yardarms as they arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial C... More

Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian steel-hulled barque BAE Guayas (BE-21) stand at attention as they arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian steel-hulled barque BAE Guaya...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian steel-hulled barque BAE Guayas (BE-21) stand at attention as they arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Comm... More

Sailors peer out from a line-handling station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as it arrives for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

Sailors peer out from a line-handling station aboard the amphibious as...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) Sailors peer out from a line-handling station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as it arrives for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The eve... More

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter barque Eagle (WIX-327) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter barque Eagle (WIX-327) arrives in New Orle...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) The U.S. Coast Guard cutter barque Eagle (WIX-327) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of cit... More

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter barque Eagle (WIX-321) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter barque Eagle (WIX-321) arrives in New Orle...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) The U.S. Coast Guard cutter barque Eagle (WIX-321) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of cit... More

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives for ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of cit... More

Jean Lafitte's Baratarians re-enactors prepare to fire a cannon during The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

Jean Lafitte's Baratarians re-enactors prepare to fire a cannon during...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) Jean Lafitte's Baratarians re-enactors prepare to fire a cannon during The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of ci... More

The British Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

The British Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) arrives in New Orle...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) The British Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of cit... More

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives for ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The events in New Orleans are part of a series of cit... More

Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian steel-hulled barque BAE Guayas (BE-21) man the yardarms as they arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian steel-hulled barque BAE Guaya...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 17, 2012) Ecuadorian sailors aboard the Ecuadorian steel-hulled barque BAE Guayas (BE-21) man the yardarms as they arrive in New Orleans in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commem... More

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) as the ship enters New Orleans.

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (F...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER (Apr. 17, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45) as the ship enters New Orleans. De Wert is in New Orleans April 17-23 for the War of 1812 Bicentenn... More

Sailors take photos with their phones while visiting Jackson Square in New Orleans during The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

Sailors take photos with their phones while visiting Jackson Square in...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 18, 2012) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Rahela Sami, right, and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class John Ambon, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), take photos wi... More

A U.S. Army World War II veteran delivers remarks during The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

A U.S. Army World War II veteran delivers remarks during The War of 18...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 18, 2012) Leonidas C. Standifer, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, delivers remarks following the awarding of the French Legion of Merit by the French government aboard the French navy frigate... More

Sailors assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57)

Sailors assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 18, 2012) Sailors assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) play softball in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation... More

Cmdr. Monika Stoker speaks with Scott Satchfield of the New Orleans CBS affiliate, WWL Channel 4.

Cmdr. Monika Stoker speaks with Scott Satchfield of the New Orleans CB...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Apr. 18, 2012) Cmdr. Monika Stoker, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) and the first African-American female to command an Aegis-class destroyer, speaks w... More

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard team perform during the The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard team perform during the Th...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 18, 2012) Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard team perform during the The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The events are part of a series of city visits by the N... More

Sailors walk along Bourbon Street in New Orleans during the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

Sailors walk along Bourbon Street in New Orleans during the War of 181...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 18, 2012) Gas Turbine Systems Technician 2nd Class Christopher Bush, left, Gas Turbine Systems Fireman Marquis Villery, Gas Turbine Systems 3rd Class Paris Williams, and Gas Turbine Systems Fi... More

Staff Sgt. Aaron Calderon, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), plays a video game

Staff Sgt. Aaron Calderon, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary U...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Staff Sgt. Aaron Calderon, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), plays a video game with a child during a visit to Ochsner Hospital. Sailors and Marines from var... More

Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), greets senior leadership as he comes aboard the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS St. John's (FFH 340) for a reception.

Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), greets senior leadership as he comes aboard the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS St. John's (... More

Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1),

Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), speaks with guests during a reception aboard the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS St. John's ... More

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks to guests during a reception aboard the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci during Fleet Week New Orleans.

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, spe...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks to guests during a reception aboard the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci during Fleet Week New Orlea... More

Cpl. Erin Parobek, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1),

Cpl. Erin Parobek, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26t...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Cpl. Erin Parobek, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), helps a child look through the eye piece o... More

Guests watch crew members perform a traditional Indonesian dance during a reception aboard the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci during Fleet Week New Orleans.

Guests watch crew members perform a traditional Indonesian dance durin...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Guests watch crew members perform a traditional Indonesian dance during a reception aboard the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci during Fleet Week New Orleans where U.S. and c... More

Sailors from the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci perform a traditional Indonesian dance during a reception in New Orleans for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration Navy Week.

Sailors from the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci perform a tr...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Sailors from the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci perform a traditional Indonesian dance during a reception in New Orleans for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration Navy... More

Pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive in New Orleans for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

Pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Bl...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Pilots assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive in New Orleans for The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The events are part of a series... More

Sailors assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) cheer during a New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA basketball game.

Sailors assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Sailors assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) cheer during a New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA basketball game. The Sailors were participati... More

Sailors stand at the ready aboard the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS St. John's (FFH 340) to welcome visiting officers from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a reception.

Sailors stand at the ready aboard the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Sailors stand at the ready aboard the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS St. John's (FFH 340) to welcome visiting officers from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a re... More

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks with Cmdr. James Clarke, commanding officer of the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS St. John's (FFH 340)

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, spe...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks with Cmdr. James Clarke, commanding officer of the Royal Canadian navy frigate HMCS St. John's (FFH 340), an... More

Sailors and Marines are recognized during the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA Game during a port visit in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration.

Sailors and Marines are recognized during the New Orleans Hornets and ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Sailors and Marines are recognized during the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA Game during a port visit in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The... More

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, presents Cmdr. Haris Bima Bayuseto, commanding officer the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci, with a commemorative plate.

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, pre...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, presents Cmdr. Haris Bima Bayuseto, commanding officer the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci, with a commemo... More

Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), gives a hat to a child during a visit to Ochsner Hospital

Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Capt. Gary Boardman, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), gives a hat to a child during a visit to Ochsner Hospital. Sailors and Marines from various c... More

Guests walk on the flight deck during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as part of New Orleans Navy Week,

Guests walk on the flight deck during a tour aboard the amphibious ass...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Guests walk on the flight deck during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) as part of New Orleans Navy Week, one of several events scheduled for the Navy-wide W... More

Lance Cpl. John Kronner, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), adjusts the scope of a Barrett .50-caliber

Lance Cpl. John Kronner, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Uni...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Lance Cpl. John Kronner, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), adjusts the scope of a Barrett .50-c... More

Musician 1st Class Dan Smith, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band New Orleans, sings the national anthem before the start of the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA game.

Musician 1st Class Dan Smith, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band New Orlea...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Musician 1st Class Dan Smith, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band New Orleans, sings the national anthem before the start of the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA game. The Sail... More

Musician 1st Class Dan Smith, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band New Orleans, sings the national anthem before the start of the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA Game in conjunction with The War of 1812

Musician 1st Class Dan Smith, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band New Orlea...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Musician 1st Class Dan Smith, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band New Orleans, sings the national anthem before the start of the New Orleans Hornets and Houston Rockets NBA Game in conjun... More

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks with Cmdr. Haris Bima Bayuseto, commanding officer of the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci, during a reception at Fleet Week New Orleans.

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, spe...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 19, 2012) Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks with Cmdr. Haris Bima Bayuseto, commanding officer of the Indonesian navy barquentine KRI Dewaruci, during a... More

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, left, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), and Johnny Blancher, cook at the Ye Olde College Inn,

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, left, assigned to th...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, left, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), and Johnny Blancher, cook at the Ye Olde College Inn, c... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) visit the French Quarter during New Orleans Navy Week.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) visit...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) visit the French Quarter during New Orleans Navy Week. Wasp is participating in The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemor... More

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita DePario, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), purchases food for a cook-off competition.

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita DePario, assigned to the multi...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita DePario, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), purchases food for a cook-off competition in conjunction with ... More

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) visit the French Quarter during New Orleans Navy Week.

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57)...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) visit the French Quarter during New Orleans Navy Week. The Sailors are participating in The War of 1812 Bicente... More

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, samples food as a guest judge for a cook-off competition in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans.

Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, sam...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, samples food as a guest judge for a cook-off competition in conjunction with The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemora... More

Johnny Blancher, right, cook at the Ye Olde College Inn, shows Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1),

Johnny Blancher, right, cook at the Ye Olde College Inn, shows Culinar...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Johnny Blancher, right, cook at the Ye Olde College Inn, shows Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)... More

Visitors await the public boarding of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during New Orleans Navy Week.

Visitors await the public boarding of the guided-missile destroyer USS...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Visitors await the public boarding of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during New Orleans Navy Week. Mitscher is participating in The War of 1812 Bicentennial Comme... More

 Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), garnishes a judges dish at the LA Seafood Cook-Off contest.

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, assigned to the mul...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Solrosita De Perio, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), garnishes a judges dish at the LA Seafood Cook-Off contest. T... More

Senior Chief Petty Officer Roger Harding shares a laugh with a member of the Victory Belles at the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, during the 1812 Commemoration Gala.

Senior Chief Petty Officer Roger Harding shares a laugh with a member ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 20, 2012) Senior Chief Petty Officer Roger Harding shares a laugh with a member of the Victory Belles at the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, during the 1812 Commemoration Gala. Approximately 3,00... More

Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), visit the World War II Museum during New Orleans Navy Week.

Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, embar...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 21, 2012) Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), visit the World War II Museum during New Orleans Navy W... More

Sea Cadets from Mobile, Ala., visit the World War II Museum during New Orleans Navy Week.

Sea Cadets from Mobile, Ala., visit the World War II Museum during New...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 21, 2012) Sea Cadets from Mobile, Ala., visit the World War II Museum during New Orleans Navy Week. The Cadets are participating in The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration, a series of city... More