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Seaman Dennis Lopez, assigned to USS Constitution, fills bags of food at a volunteer event supporting Meals on Wheels.

Seaman Dennis Lopez, assigned to USS Constitution, fills bags of food ...

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Sep. 19, 2012) Seaman Dennis Lopez, assigned to USS Constitution, fills bags of food at a volunteer event supporting Meals on Wheels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman ... More

 Navy Counselor 1st Class Louie Beasley and other Sailors assigned to USS Constitution prepare lunch for guests of Our Daily Bread Employment Center.

Navy Counselor 1st Class Louie Beasley and other Sailors assigned to ...

BALTIMORE (Jun. 15, 2012) Navy Counselor 1st Class Louie Beasley and other Sailors assigned to USS Constitution prepare lunch for guests of Our Daily Bread Employment Center, a charitable feeding facility of Ca... More

USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washington, demonstrates how to use a pike to repel boarders during combat at sea in the 1800s.

USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washi...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jun. 04, 2019) USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washington, demonstrates how to use a pike to repel boarders during combat at sea in the 1800s. As part of Nashv... More

USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washington, demonstrates how to use a pike to repel boarders during combat at sea in the 1800s.

USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washi...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jun. 05, 2019) USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washington, demonstrates how to use a pike to repel boarders during combat at sea in the 1800s. As part of Nashv... More

USS Constitution Sailors demonstrate to students at Alice B. Beal Elementary School how pikes were used in the 1800s during Springfield Navy Week.

USS Constitution Sailors demonstrate to students at Alice B. Beal Elem...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Sep. 17, 2018) Seaman Samantha J. Schacher, from Gilbert, Ariz., and Seaman Sarah G. Chandler from Indianapolis, assigned to USS Constitution, demonstrate to students at Alice B. Beal Elemen... More

Yeoman 3rd Class Brianna Bays, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off an 1814-style cutlass to students at Forest Hill Elementary School during Bossier City-Shreveport Navy Week at one of six after school LightHouse programs.

Yeoman 3rd Class Brianna Bays, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off...

SHREVEPORT, La. (Apr. 29, 2015) Yeoman 3rd Class Brianna Bays, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off an 1814-style cutlass to students at Forest Hill Elementary School during Bossier City-Shreveport Navy Week... More

Sailors from USS Constitution march as color guard during the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.

Sailors from USS Constitution march as color guard during the National...

WASHINGTON Sailors from USS Constitution march as color guard during the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. The National Memorial Day Parade shares the story of American honor and sacrifice from ac... More

Command Senior Chief Nancy Estrada, assigned to USS Constitution, with fellow Constitution chief petty officers, serve Thanksgiving dinner to the crew.

Command Senior Chief Nancy Estrada, assigned to USS Constitution, with...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Nov. 19, 2012) Command Senior Chief Nancy Estrada, assigned to USS Constitution, with fellow Constitution chief petty officers, serve Thanksgiving dinner to the crew. Constitution is the wor... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 27) -- USS Constitution crewmember Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class, Tony Barnardo, clips a safety harness onto the foremast topsail yard.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 27) -- USS Constitution crewmember Aviation Elec...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 27, 2019) USS Constitution crewmember Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class, Tony Barnardo, clips a safety harness onto the foremast topsail yard aboard USCG Barque Eagle (WIX 327) while cl... More

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Aaron Haney gives a tour of USS Constitution to Medal of Honor recipient retired Navy Lt. John Finn. At 98 years old, Finn is the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient.

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Aaron Haney gives a tour of USS Constitutio...

BOSTON (Nov. 08, 2007) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Aaron Haney gives a tour of USS Constitution to Medal of Honor recipient retired Navy Lt. John Finn. At 98 years old, Finn is the oldest living Medal of Honor r... More

Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Robert F. Willard presents Medal of Honor recipient Lt. John Finn with a newly created Medal of Honor Flag.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Robert F. Willard presents ...

Charlestown, Mass. (Sep. 30, 2006) Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Robert F. Willard presents Medal of Honor recipient Lt. John Finn with a newly created Medal of Honor Flag during a turnaround cruis... More

Cmdr. Matthew Bonner, 72nd commanding officer of USS Constitution, left, and Donald Tabbut, a Pearl Harbor survivor, prepare to mount a wreath aboard the decommissioned Fletcher-class destroyer USS Cassin Young (DD 793)

Cmdr. Matthew Bonner, 72nd commanding officer of USS Constitution, lef...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Dec. 07, 2011) Cmdr. Matthew Bonner, 72nd commanding officer of USS Constitution, left, and Donald Tabbut, a Pearl Harbor survivor, prepare to mount a wreath aboard the decommissioned Fletch... More

Engineman 3rd Class Dominique Robinson, assigned to USS Constitution, gives a tour of the ship's gun deck to members of the Tuskegee Airmen,

Engineman 3rd Class Dominique Robinson, assigned to USS Constitution, ...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Sep. 11, 2013) Engineman 3rd Class Dominique Robinson, assigned to USS Constitution, gives a tour of the ship's gun deck to members of the Tuskegee Airmen, U.S. Army Air Corps (known as U.S.... More

USS Constitution Sailors Seaman Nola Sparks and Seaman Andrew Lewis help retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Rudy Wieners, the public relations representative for the Boston Toys for Tots.

USS Constitution Sailors Seaman Nola Sparks and Seaman Andrew Lewis he...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Dec. 02, 2007) USS Constitution Sailors Seaman Nola Sparks and Seaman Andrew Lewis help retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Rudy Wieners, the public relations representative for the Boston Toys fo... More

USS Constitution is moored at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

USS Constitution is moored at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

BOSTON HARBOR, Mass. (Sep. 04, 2008) USS Constitution is moored at the Charlestown Navy Yard for her annual turnaround cruise. Every year since the 1950s, "Old Ironsides" turns 180 degrees to ensure even weath... More

USS Constitution is assisted by tugboats out of her berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

USS Constitution is assisted by tugboats out of her berth at the Charl...

BOSTON HARBOR, Mass. (Sep. 04, 2008) USS Constitution is assisted by tugboats out of her berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard for her annual turnaround cruise. Every year since the 1950s, "Old Ironsides" turns 1... More

As part of the Reading is Fundamental program, Seaman Dustin Brzezniak, assigned to USS Constitution, reads a book to second-grade students at Cyris E. Dallin Elementary School.

As part of the Reading is Fundamental program, Seaman Dustin Brzezniak...

ARLINGTON, Mass. (Nov. 15, 2007) As part of the Reading is Fundamental program, Seaman Dustin Brzezniak, assigned to USS Constitution, reads a book to second-grade students at Cyris E. Dallin Elementary School.... More

Starboard view of USS Constitution.

Starboard view of USS Constitution.

Boston, MA (Oct. 08, 1996) The U.S. Navys sailing ship USS Constitution, the worlds oldest commissioned warship, will celebrate her 199th Anniversary on October 21st, 1996, at her home port at Boston Harbor, wh... More

Modern Sailor at views USS Constitution from aboard the modern destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61).

Modern Sailor at views USS Constitution from aboard the modern destroy...

Off the coast of Massachusetts (Jul. 20, 1997) A modern Sailor mans the rail from on board the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage provided escort for the worlds oldest commissioned war ship while t... More

USS Constitution under sail.

USS Constitution under sail.

Off the coast of Massachusetts (Jul. 21, 1997) The USS Constitution the worlds oldest commissioned war ship underway in Massachusetts Bay, MA. Commissioned on October 21st, 1797, Constitution set sail unassist... More

USS Constitution fires its starboard guns.

USS Constitution fires its starboard guns.

Off the coast of Massachusetts (Jul. 21, 1997) The USS Constitution the worlds oldest commissioned war ship fires its starboard guns while underway in Massachusetts Bay, MA. Commissioned on October 21st, 1797,... More

About 50 Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy visit USS Constitution,

About 50 Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy visit USS Constitution...

Boston, Mass. (May. 22, 2006) About 50 Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy visit USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides," for a morning of mast climbing, cannon handling and history lessons aboard the famed warshi... More

Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a ship model of the USS Constitution in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a ship model of the ...

Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a ship model of the USS Constitution in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Roll retired from the Navy and volunteers weekly at the museum. The Hampt... More

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution fire a round from the ship's saluting battery.

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution fire a round from the ship's salu...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Feb. 20, 2015) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution fire a round from the ship's saluting battery to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of Old Ironsides' dual victory against the Royal... More

USS Constitution gets underway for her first turnaround cruise of 2012.

USS Constitution gets underway for her first turnaround cruise of 2012...

BOSTON HARBOR (Jun. 04, 2012) USS Constitution gets underway for her first turnaround cruise of 2012. The underway commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and recognized members of the Wounded... More

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform 17th century boarding pike drills during the Salem Maritime Festival.

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform 17th century boarding pik...

SALEM, Mass. (Aug. 06, 2011) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform 17th century boarding pike drills during the Salem Maritime Festival. The festival drew approximately 3,000 people with more than 25 exh... More

Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy check out the berthing conditions aboard USS Constitution in Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard.

Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy check out the berthing conditio...

Boston (Jun. 30, 2006) Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy check out the berthing conditions aboard USS Constitution in Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard. Nearly 30 Midshipmen and officers visited the historic ... More

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Mike Pechacek, a chief select temporarily assigned to USS Constitution, re-enacts part of Constitution's first battle.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Mike Pechacek, a chie...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 17, 2009) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Mike Pechacek, a chief select temporarily assigned to USS Constitution, re-enacts part of Constitution's first battle as part ... More

Yeoman 2nd Class Daniel Damato, assigned to USS Constitution, shakes hands with spectators during the 111th annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Yeoman 2nd Class Daniel Damato, assigned to USS Constitution, shakes h...

BOSTON (Mar. 18, 2012) Yeoman 2nd Class Daniel Damato, assigned to USS Constitution, shakes hands with spectators during the 111th annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Spectators lined the three-mile parade route t... More

United States Archivist David Ferriero, right, looks at paintings in the USS Constitution Museum depicting traditional roles of Sailors and Marines from the 19th century.

United States Archivist David Ferriero, right, looks at paintings in t...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Oct. 13, 2010) United States Archivist David Ferriero, right, looks at paintings in the USS Constitution Museum depicting traditional roles of Sailors and Marines from the 19th century. (U.S... More

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform 17th century boarding pike drills at Patterson Park.

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform 17th century boarding pik...

BALTIMORE (Jun. 13, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform 17th century boarding pike drills at Patterson Park as a part of Baltimore's Star Spangled Sailabration. Constitution Sailors are participa... More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, the Humphreys Building, Building 197, at the Washington Navy Yard.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remark...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 20, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, the Humphreys Building, Building 197... More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, the Humphreys Building, Building 197, at the Washington Navy Yard.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remark...

WASHINGTON (Apr. 20, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, the Humphreys Building, Building 197... More

Seaman Andrew Fonticiella, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off an 1814-style cutlass to a student at Haughton Middle school during Bossier City-Shreveport Navy Week.

Seaman Andrew Fonticiella, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off an ...

HAUGHTON, La. (Apr. 29, 2015) Seaman Andrew Fonticiella, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off an 1814-style cutlass to a student at Haughton Middle school during Bossier City-Shreveport Navy Week. Navy Weeks... More

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Christopher Haws, assigned to USS Constitution, sews a patch into Constitution's main top sail during winter maintenance with Naval Historical Heritage Command Detachment Boston.

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Christopher Haws, assigned to USS Constitut...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Nov. 08, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Christopher Haws, assigned to USS Constitution, sews a patch into Constitution's main top sail during winter maintenance with Naval Historical Herit... More

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees dress off in formation while preparing for marching drills next to the U.S. Navy�s sail ship USS Constitution.

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees dress off in formation while prepa...

Boston, Mass. (Sep. 01, 2004) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees dress off in formation while preparing for marching drills next to the U.S. Navys sail ship USS Constitution. The CPO selects learned about the... More

USS Constitution (�Old Ironsides�), the oldest commissioned warship afloat, makes her annual 4th of July �turnaround cruise� in Boston Harbor

USS Constitution (�Old Ironsides�), the oldest commissioned warship af...

Boston, MA (Jul. 04, 2002) USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), the oldest commissioned warship afloat, makes her annual 4th of July turnaround cruise in Boston Harbor where a 21-gun salute is also rendered off Ca... More

SECNAV awards Sen. Kennedy Charles F. Adams award

SECNAV awards Sen. Kennedy Charles F. Adams award

Boston, Mass. (Sep. 14, 2002) Senator Ted Kennedy receives a framed certificate from Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England during the Charles F. Adams Award Gala at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. ... More

Constitution, the world�s oldest commissioned warship, will celebrate her 199th Anniversary on October 21st, 1996

Constitution, the world�s oldest commissioned warship, will celebrate ...

Boston, Mass. (Oct. 08, 2002) U.S. Navy Commander Michael Beck and his crew, man the sides of the U.S. Navys sailing ship USS Constitution. Constitution, the worlds oldest commissioned warship, will celebrate h... More

The U.S. Navy�s sailing ship USS Constitution, the world�s oldest commissioned warship, will celebrate her 199th Anniversary on October 21st, 1996

The U.S. Navy�s sailing ship USS Constitution, the world�s oldest comm...

Boston, Mass. (Oct. 08, 2002) The U.S. Navys sailing ship USS Constitution, the worlds oldest commissioned warship, will celebrate her 199th Anniversary on October 21st, 1996, at her home port at Boston Harbor,... More

USS Preble (DDG 88) held its commissioning ceremony on South Boston's Commonwealth Pier while moored bow to bow with USS Constitution.

USS Preble (DDG 88) held its commissioning ceremony on South Boston's ...

Boston, Mass. (Nov. 09, 2002) The newly guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) held its commissioning ceremony on South Boston's Commonwealth Pier while moored bow to bow with USS Constitution, the worlds... More

Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, Reviewing Officer for a recent recruit graduation, receives the salutes from graduating divisions during ceremonies at Recruit Training Command Great Lake

Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, Reviewing Offic...

Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. (May. 30, 2003) Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, Reviewing Officer for a recent recruit graduation, receives the salutes from graduating divisions during ce... More

Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, Reviewing Officer for the May 30th recruit graduation, inspects the recruit rifle drill team during the ceremony at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes

Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, Reviewing Offic...

Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. (May. 30, 2003) Vice Adm. Gerald L. Hoewing, Chief of Naval Personnel, Reviewing Officer for the May 30th recruit graduation, inspects the recruit rifle drill team during the cer... More

Lt. William Marks, Executive Officer, USS Constitution, talks about a photo of the 206-year-old warship.

Lt. William Marks, Executive Officer, USS Constitution, talks about a ...

Colorado Springs, Colo. (Mar. 03, 2004) Lt. William Marks, Executive Officer, USS Constitution, talks about a photo of the 206-year-old warship to a patient at the Denver Children's Hospital during a "Caps For ... More

Seaman William Crandell, Seaman Christopher Cobb and Seaman Anthony Kizer heave hard on a 5,600-pound, 1812-era Naval long gun.

Seaman William Crandell, Seaman Christopher Cobb and Seaman Anthony Ki...

Colorado Springs, Colo. (Mar. 03, 2004) Seaman William Crandell, Seaman Christopher Cobb and Seaman Anthony Kizer heave hard on a 5,600-pound, 1812-era Naval long gun as Cmdr. Lewin C. Wright, Commanding Office... More

USS Constitution crew member Builder 1st Class Kevin Dougherty, sings the National Anthem at Boston's Fenway Park.

USS Constitution crew member Builder 1st Class Kevin Dougherty, sings ...

Charlestown, Mass. (May. 31, 2004) USS Constitution crew member Builder 1st Class Kevin Dougherty, sings the National Anthem at Boston's Fenway Park on Memorial Day as uniformed service members from all militar... More

Curator for the USS Constitution Museum, Sarah Watkins, describes the Constitution's rigging to Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England and British Ambassador, Sir David Manning during a tour of the museum.

Curator for the USS Constitution Museum, Sarah Watkins, describes the ...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 25, 2004) Curator for the USS Constitution Museum, Sarah Watkins, describes the Constitution's rigging to Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England and British Ambassador, Sir David Manning d... More

Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England and British Ambassador, Sir David Manning listen as USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes life aboard Constitution in the early 1800�s.

Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England and British Ambassador, Sir D...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 25, 2004) Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England and British Ambassador, Sir David Manning listen as USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes life aboard Constituti... More

Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England greets the crew of USS Constitution during his visit to Boston.

Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England greets the crew of USS Consti...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 25, 2004) Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England greets the crew of USS Constitution during his visit to Boston. Secretary England along with British Ambassador, Sir David Manning, toured ... More

 Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England is piped ashore by the honors Boatswain assigned to USS Constitution, following a tour of the ship.

Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England is piped ashore by the honor...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 25, 2004) Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England is piped ashore by the honors Boatswain assigned to USS Constitution, following a tour of the ship. The Secretary, along with British Ambas... More

USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes life aboard Constitution in the early 1800�s to Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England.

USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes life ...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 25, 2004) USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes life aboard Constitution in the early 1800s to Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England. The Secretary, along with B... More

USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes the sleeping conditions and every-day life aboard the ship during the early 1800�s to Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England.

USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes the s...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 25, 2004) USS Constitution, Executive Officer, Lt. William Marks describes the sleeping conditions and every-day life aboard the ship during the early 1800s to Secretary of the Navy Gordon R... More

Seaman Marcus Davis climbs the aft mast aboard USS Constitution.

Seaman Marcus Davis climbs the aft mast aboard USS Constitution.

Boston, Mass. (Aug. 12, 2004) Seaman Marcus Davis climbs the aft mast aboard USS Constitution. The 206 year old warship is preparing for its annual Chief Petty Officer indoctrination events, where newly selecte... More

Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Andy Dingman climbs the port shrouds, nearly 70 feet from the deck during a sail setting exercise aboard USS Constitution.

Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Andy Dingman climbs the port shrouds, nearl...

Boston, Mass. (Aug. 12, 2004) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Andy Dingman climbs the port shrouds, nearly 70 feet from the deck during a sail setting exercise aboard USS Constitution. The 206 year old warship is pre... More

A group of chief petty officer selectees (CPO) haul a line while setting the jib sail aboard the USS Constitution.

A group of chief petty officer selectees (CPO) haul a line while setti...

Boston, Mass. (Aug. 24, 2004) A group of chief petty officer selectees (CPO) haul a line while setting the jib sail aboard USS Constitution. Constitution is the only squared rigged ship in the U.S. Navy and th... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott speaks to a group of chief petty officer (CPO) selectees during a visit to the U.S. Navy�s sail ship USS Constitution.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott speaks to a...

Boston, Mass. (Sep. 01, 2004) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott speaks to a group of chief petty officer (CPO) selectees during a visit to the U.S. Navys sail ship USS Constitution. Sco... More

A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee climbs the rigging aboard USS Constitution.

A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee climbs the rigging aboard USS Con...

Boston, Mass. (Sep. 03, 2004) A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee climbs the rigging aboard USS Constitution during the annual sail training aboard the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Constitu... More

Sailors stand on the main fighting top aboard USS Constitution during annual chief petty officer (CPO) selectee training.

Sailors stand on the main fighting top aboard USS Constitution during ...

Boston, Mass. (Sep. 03, 2004) Sailors stand on the main fighting top aboard USS Constitution during annual chief petty officer (CPO) selectee training. The crew assigned to Constitution, the oldest commissioned... More

Builder 1st Class Kevin Dougherty, assigned to USS Constitution, prepares to sing God Bless America.

Builder 1st Class Kevin Dougherty, assigned to USS Constitution, prepa...

Boston, Mass. (May. 30, 2005) Builder 1st Class Kevin Dougherty, assigned to USS Constitution, prepares to sing, "God Bless America," during the seventh inning stretch at Fenway Park on Memorial Day. Petty Offi... More

Seaman William Dawes assigned to USS Constitution Old Ironsides prepares for her first turnaround cruise of the year.

Seaman William Dawes assigned to USS Constitution Old Ironsides prepar...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 08, 2005) Seaman William Dawes assigned to USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides" prepares for her first turnaround cruise of the year. The "Military Appreciation Day Cruise," was planned in reco... More

U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and a tugboat escort USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, out to Island Castle Hill in south Boston prior to firing a 21-gun salute.

U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and a tugboat escort USS Constitution, O...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 11, 2005) U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and a tugboat escort USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", out to Island Castle Hill in south Boston prior to firing a 21-gun salute. This event official... More

Navy band members perform on the main deck of USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, during Navy Week Boston.

Navy band members perform on the main deck of USS Constitution, Old Ir...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 11, 2005) Navy band members perform on the main deck of USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", during Navy Week Boston. Twenty such weeks are planned this year in cities throughout the U.S., arr... More

U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and a tugboat escort USS Constitution, Old Ironsides out to Island Castle Hill in south Boston prior to firing a 21-gun salute.

U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and a tugboat escort USS Constitution, O...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 11, 2005) U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and a tugboat escort USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", out to Island Castle Hill in south Boston prior to firing a 21-gun salute. This event official... More

LST 325, a vintage World War II tank landing ship, follows USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, as they make their way into Boston Harbor.

LST 325, a vintage World War II tank landing ship, follows USS Constit...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 11, 2005) LST 325, a vintage World War II tank landing ship, follows USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", as they make their way into Boston Harbor. LST 325 visited Boston as part of Navy Week... More

A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat escorts USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, out to Island Castle Hill in Boston Harbor prior to firing a 21-gun salute.

A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat escorts USS Constitution, Old Ironsides...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 11, 2005) A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat escorts USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", out to Island Castle Hill in Boston Harbor prior to firing a 21-gun salute. This event offically starts Na... More

Four L-17 Navions from the Warbirds of America's Patriot Squadron conduct a formation flyover above the Bunker Hill monument and USS Constitution.

Four L-17 Navions from the Warbirds of America's Patriot Squadron cond...

Boston, Massachusetts (Jun. 18, 2005) Four L-17 Navions from the Warbirds of America's "Patriot Squadron" conduct a formation flyover above the Bunker Hill monument and USS Constitution during a Department of D... More

Boston National Historical Park Supervisor of Interpretation, Bill Foley; Retired Navy pilot and Medal of Honor recipient, Capt. Thomas Hudner; and Commanding Officer, USS Constitution Cmdr. Lewin Wright, prepare to lay a wreath.

Boston National Historical Park Supervisor of Interpretation, Bill Fol...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 18, 2005) Boston National Historical Park Supervisor of Interpretation, Bill Foley; Retired Navy pilot and Medal of Honor recipient, Capt. Thomas Hudner; and Commanding Officer, USS Constitu... More

The Navy's oldest commissioned vessel, USS Constitution, fires its cannon in salute to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Constitution's annual Independence Day turn-around cruise.

The Navy's oldest commissioned vessel, USS Constitution, fires its can...

Boston, Mass. (Jul. 04, 2005) The Navy's oldest commissioned vessel, USS Constitution, fires its cannon in salute to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Constitution's annual Independence Day ... More

USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, sails past downtown Boston .

USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, sail...

Boston (Jul. 16, 2005) USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, sails past downtown Boston on her "Salute to the Pacific Northwest" cruise. Constitution embarked on her third turnaround... More

USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, is escorted to Boston Harbor's Castle Island by six yard patrol craft.

USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, is e...

Boston (Jul. 16, 2005) USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, is escorted to Boston Harbor's Castle Island by six yard patrol craft. The yard patrol craft, homeported in Annapolis, Md... More

USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, fires a 19-gun salute to the city of Boston.

USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, fire...

Boston (Jul. 16, 2005) USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, fires a 19-gun salute to the city of Boston as part of her "Salute to the Pacific Northwest" cruise. Constitution embarke... More

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves and Executive Officer Lt. Brad Coletti look on during USS Constitution change of command ceremony.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves and Executive Officer Lt. Brad Colett...

Boston, Mass. (Jul. 30, 2005) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves and Executive Officer Lt. Brad Coletti look on during USS Constitution change of command ceremony. Graves became the 69th commanding officer of the... More

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves steps aboard USS Constitution prior to becoming the 69th commanding officer of the historic ship.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves steps aboard USS Constitution prior t...

Boston, Mass. (Jul. 30, 2005) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves steps aboard USS Constitution prior to becoming the 69th commanding officer of the historic ship. Graves relieved Cmdr. Lewin C. Wright as commandi... More

Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Robert Willard, speaks to crew members of USS Constitution during a visit to the 207-year-old ship.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Robert Willard, speaks to crew me...

Boston (Aug. 22, 2005) Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Robert Willard, speaks to crew members of USS Constitution during a visit to the 207-year-old ship. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Matt S. Ch... More

Chief petty officer selectees receive a history lesson from a Bunker Hill park ranger during a week of leadership training taking place aboard USS Constitution in Boston.

Chief petty officer selectees receive a history lesson from a Bunker H...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) Chief petty officer selectees receive a history lesson from a Bunker Hill park ranger during a week of leadership training taking place aboard USS Constitution in Boston. "Old Ironsides" ... More

A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee climbs the rigging of the foremast of USS Constitution during sail training.

A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee climbs the rigging of the foremas...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee climbs the rigging of the foremast of USS Constitution during sail training. Old Ironsides takes part in CPO selectee training every summer, teaching ... More

A Chief petty officer (CPO) selectee gives commands to his shipmates prior to leaving the Bunker Hill Monument.

A Chief petty officer (CPO) selectee gives commands to his shipmates p...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) A Chief petty officer (CPO) selectee gives commands to his shipmates prior to leaving the Bunker Hill Monument. Approximately 150 CPO selectees began their week of indoctrination aboard U... More

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees watch a Revolutionary War-era rifle demonstration at the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston.

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees watch a Revolutionary War-era rifl...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees watch a Revolutionary War-era rifle demonstration at the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston. Approximately 150 CPO selectees began their week of indoctrina... More

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees from all over the country arrive aboard USS Constitution for orientation in Boston.

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees from all over the country arrive a...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees from all over the country arrive aboard USS Constitution for orientation in Boston. Old Ironsides takes part in CPO selectee training every summer, tea... More

Chief petty officer selectees fold the Ensign aboard USS Constitution after a day of community relations' projects in the Boston area.

Chief petty officer selectees fold the Ensign aboard USS Constitution ...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) Chief petty officer selectees fold the Ensign aboard USS Constitution after a day of community relations' projects in the Boston area. "Old Ironsides" takes part in CPO selectee training ... More

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Edwin Dillaby, left, helps a chief selectee with a safety harness during an up and over drill were the selectees climb the mast and come down the other side aboard USS Constitution.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Edwin Dillaby, left, helps a chief se...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Edwin Dillaby, left, helps a chief selectee with a safety harness during an up and over drill were the selectees climb the mast and come down the other si... More

Electrician's Mate 1st Class Aaron Walker speaks to chief petty officer selectees as he stands at the helm of USS Constitution in Boston.

Electrician's Mate 1st Class Aaron Walker speaks to chief petty office...

Boston (Aug. 23, 2005) Electrician's Mate 1st Class Aaron Walker speaks to chief petty officer selectees as he stands at the helm of USS Constitution in Boston. "Old Ironsides" takes part in CPO selectee traini... More

Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Kelly (ret) talks to the chief petty officer (CPO) selectees training aboard USS Constitution.

Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Kelly (ret) talks to the chief petty of...

Boston (Aug. 25, 2005) Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Kelly (ret) talks to the chief petty officer (CPO) selectees training aboard USS Constitution. "Old Ironsides" is a part in CPO selectee training every summ... More

Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Kelly (ret) talks to the chief petty officer (CPO) selectees training aboard USS Constitution.

Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Kelly (ret) talks to the chief petty of...

Boston (Aug. 25, 2005) Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Kelly (ret) talks to the chief petty officer (CPO) selectees training aboard USS Constitution. "Old Ironsides" is a part in CPO selectee training every summ... More

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees practice loading and firing a 5600 lb canon on the gun deck of oldest commissioned ship, USS Constitution.

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees practice loading and firing a 5600...

Boston (Aug. 25, 2005) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees practice loading and firing a 5600 lb canon on the gun deck of oldest commissioned ship, USS Constitution. "Old Ironsides" is a part in CPO selectee tr... More

Senior Chief Quartermaster Christopher Newland receives a customized naval cutlass from Vice President of the USS Constitution Chapter of the Surface Navy Association,

Senior Chief Quartermaster Christopher Newland receives a customized n...

Boston (Aug. 26, 2005) Senior Chief Quartermaster Christopher Newland receives a customized naval cutlass from Vice President of the USS Constitution Chapter of the Surface Navy Association, Retired Capt. Gary ... More

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Marianas, Rear Adm. Charles J. Leidig presents a model of the frigate USS Constitution to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia.

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Marianas, Rear Adm. Charles J. Leidig pre...

Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (Sep. 09, 2005) Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Marianas, Rear Adm. Charles J. Leidig presents a model of the frigate USS Constitution to the President of the Feder... More

Two Sailors pose aboard USS Constitution wearing the blue digital patterned battle dress uniform concept.

Two Sailors pose aboard USS Constitution wearing the blue digital patt...

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Students from the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) attend a special tour given by Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Haney aboard USS Constitution.

Students from the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) attend a spe...

Boston (May. 11, 2006) Students from the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) attend a special tour given by Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Aaron Haney aboard USS Constitution. The Preparatory School in Newport, ... More

USS Constitution, �Old Ironsides� fires a 21-gun salute to Castle Island's Fort Independence during a turnaround cruise in Boston Harbor. The turn-around cruise is one of the high points of Boston Navy Week.

USS Constitution, �Old Ironsides� fires a 21-gun salute to Castle Isla...

Boston (Jun. 10, 2006) USS Constitution, Old Ironsides fires a 21-gun salute to Castle Island's Fort Independence during a turnaround cruise in Boston Harbor. The turn-around cruise is one of the high points of... More

USS Constitution, �Old Ironsides� gets underway for a turn-around cruise in Boston Harbor.

USS Constitution, �Old Ironsides� gets underway for a turn-around crui...

Boston, Mass. (Jun. 10, 2006) USS Constitution, Old Ironsides gets underway for a turn-around cruise in Boston Harbor. The world's oldest commissioned warship will cruise to Fort Independence on Castle Island ... More

USS Constitution Sailors march in the Annual Bunker Hill Day Parade in Charlestown.

USS Constitution Sailors march in the Annual Bunker Hill Day Parade in...

Charlestown, Mass. (Jun. 11, 2006) USS Constitution Sailors march in the Annual Bunker Hill Day Parade in Charlestown. This year's parade featured several Navy commands, many visiting Boston for a week of festi... More

The USS Constitution color guard team presents colors.

The USS Constitution color guard team presents colors.

Boston (Jun. 13, 2006) The USS Constitution color guard team presents colors as the Navy Band Northeast Marching Band joins the world renowned "Boston Pops" performing "Stars and Stripes" for the grand finale o... More

The USS Constitution color guard presents colors.

The USS Constitution color guard presents colors.

Boston (Jun. 13, 2006) The USS Constitution color guard presents colors as the Navy Band Northeast Marching Band joins Keith Lockhart conducting the world renowned "Boston Pops" in their performance of "Stars a... More

Storekeeper Seaman Angela Nice gives Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott a signed copy of All Hands magazine in which she appeared on the cover.

Storekeeper Seaman Angela Nice gives Master Chief Petty Officer of the...

Boston (Jun. 23, 2006) Storekeeper Seaman Angela Nice gives Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott a signed copy of "All Hands" magazine in which she appeared on the cover during an all hand... More

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott holds his final all hands call as MCPON with the crew of USS Constitution in their dining facility.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott holds his f...

Boston (Jun. 23, 2006) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott holds his final all hands call as MCPON with the crew of USS Constitution in their dining facility. The all hands call followed ... More

Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment, the Honorable B.J. Penn, man the helm aboard USS Constitution.

Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves, and Assistant Secretary of...

Boston (Jun. 23, 2006) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Thomas C. Graves, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment, the Honorable B.J. Penn, man the helm aboard USS Constitution during the... More

USS Constitution crew members stand by on the ship's bowsprit prior to a 21-gun salute to the nation.

USS Constitution crew members stand by on the ship's bowsprit prior to...

Boston (Jun. 23, 2006) USS Constitution crew members stand by on the ship's bowsprit prior to a 21-gun salute to the nation. The ship was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank ... More

Hundreds of spectators watch as USS Constitution, Old Ironsides presents a 21-gun salute to Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston Harbor.

Hundreds of spectators watch as USS Constitution, Old Ironsides presen...

Boston (Jul. 04, 2006) Hundreds of spectators watch as USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides" presents a 21-gun salute to Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston Harbor. The annual Independence Day turnaround c... More

Hundreds of spectators watch as USS Constitution, Old Ironsides presents a 21-gun salute to Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston Harbor.

Hundreds of spectators watch as USS Constitution, Old Ironsides presen...

Boston (Jul. 04, 2006) Hundreds of spectators watch as USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides" presents a 21-gun salute to Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston Harbor. The annual Independence Day turnaround c... More

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