Naval History and Heritage Command

880418-N-ZZ999-007 PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) An air to air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft bombing Iranian targets during Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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880418-N-ZZ999-005 PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) An aerial view of the Iranian frigate Is Alvand (71) burning after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck a mine on April 14, 1988. Is Alvand was hit by three Harpoon missiles plus cluster munitions. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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880418-N-ZZ999-002 PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile fired from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Hyp/Released)

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880418-N-ZZ999-001 PERSIAN GULF (April 18, 1988) The Iranian frigate Is Sahand (74) burns after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. Is Sahand was hit by three Harpoon missiles plus cluster munitions. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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130416-N-ZZ999-205 WASHINGTON (April 16, 2013) An undated file photo of a port bow view of the guided-missile destroyer USS Lynde McCormick (DDG 8) underway. Lynde McCormick was one of several ships that participated in Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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130416-N-ZZ999-204 WASHINGTON (April 16, 2013) An undated file photo shows a starboard bow view of the guided-missile cruiser USS Wainwright (CG-28) underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Wainwright was one of several ships that participated in Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo by CWO2 Kenneth H. Brewer/Released)

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130416-N-ZZ999-203 WASHINGTON (April 16, 2013) An undated file photo of a port bow view of the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Simpson was one of several ships that participated in Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Bath Iron Works/Released)

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130416-N-ZZ999-201 WASHINGTON (April 16, 2013) An undated file photo of a port bow view of the guided-missile destroyer USS Joseph Strauss (DDG 16) underway. Joseph Strauss was one of several ships that participated in Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Hyder/Released)

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130329-N-RA063-059 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 29, 2013) Retired Senior Chief Yeoman April Maletz, a member of the Tidewater Tidal WAVES, speaks to Expeditionary Strike Group 2 about the contributions of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) in honor of Women's History Month in March. She showcased several authentic memorabilia to include rating badges worn by WAVES. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Candice Tresch/Released)

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130401-N-ER662-040 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 1, 2013) Chief Electrician's Mate Javian Williams, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), reads naval history to the crew in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

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130401-D-UJ980-049 BEAUFORT, S.C. (April 1, 2013) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Troy Murphy and Chief Hospital Corpsman Gary Tossing prepare to raise the colors at Naval Hospital Beaufort in honor of the 120th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. (U.S. Navy photo by Regena Kowitz/Released)

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130329-N-ZI955-056 MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (April 1, 2013) Chief petty officers assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa and its tenant commands conduct an early morning CPO Pride Run through the streets of the base. The run was organized in honor of the 120th birthday of the CPO rank. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel Sanford/Released)

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130401-N-BR887-008 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 1, 2013) Chief Machinist's Mate William Galloway leads a chief petty officer color guard comprised of Chief Interior Communications Electrician David Clements and Chief Hospital Corpsmen Jason Legare and Angela Busscher. The chiefs performed morning colors to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the chief petty officer rank. Authorized by Congress, the U.S. Navy established the grade on April 1, 1893. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan M. Pinalez/Released)

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130401-N-OB360-001 SOUDA BAY, Greece (April 1, 2013) A column of first class petty officers look on as Command Master Chief Todd Prayner, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, addresses guests at the base's Chief Petty Officer Birthday celebration. First class petty officers and chief petty officers from the base and tenant commands hosted the event as part of CPO 365 to recognize the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the chief petty officer rating. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ben Farone/Released)

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130326-N-PE825-069 NAPLES, Italy (March 26, 2013) Capt. Synthia Jones, right, addresses the Women's History Month Symposium at Naval Support Activity Naples. The theme of this year's symposium is

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130326-N-PE825-030 NAPLES, Italy (March 26, 2013) Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff , fleet master chief of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, addresses the Women's History Month Symposium at Naval Support Activity Naples. The theme of this year's symposium is

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