Nov 02 2021

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Lt. Seth Koenig

BOSTON (October 29, 2021) Chief Petty Officer Mijoy Harris, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 out of San Diego, Calif., prepares to raise the American flag during CPO Heritage Week on board the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 2021. Constitution got underway to culminate the annual “Chief Season” tradition where Chief Selects from around the Fleet live on board and are trained in various maritime evolutions. Constitution, first launched in 1797, is the world’s oldest commissioned ship afloat and is nicknamed “Old Ironsides” from the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Seth Koenig)

Nov 02 2021

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Lt. Seth Koenig

BOSTON (October 29, 2021) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees conduct line handling operations during CPO Heritage Week on board the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 2021. Constitution got underway to culminate the annual “Chief Season” tradition where Chief Selects from around the Fleet live on board and are trained in various maritime evolutions. Constitution, first launched in 1797, is the world’s oldest commissioned ship afloat and is nicknamed “Old Ironsides” from the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

Nov 02 2021

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Lt. Seth Koenig

BOSTON (October 29, 2021) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees conduct line handling operations during CPO Heritage Week on board the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 2021. Constitution got underway to culminate the annual “Chief Season” tradition where Chief Selects from around the Fleet live on board and are trained in various maritime evolutions. Constitution, first launched in 1797, is the world’s oldest commissioned ship afloat and is nicknamed “Old Ironsides” from the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

Nov 02 2021

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Lt. Seth Koenig

BOSTON (October 29, 2021) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees conduct line handling operations during CPO Heritage Week on board the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 2021. Constitution got underway to culminate the annual “Chief Season” tradition where Chief Selects from around the Fleet live on board and are trained in various maritime evolutions. Constitution, first launched in 1797, is the world’s oldest commissioned ship afloat and is nicknamed “Old Ironsides” from the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

Nov 02 2021

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Lt. Seth Koenig

BOSTON (October 29, 2021) A chief petty officer (CPO) selectee conducts line handling operations during CPO Heritage Week on board the USS Constitution in Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 2021. Constitution got underway to culminate the annual “Chief Season” tradition where Chief Selects from around the Fleet live on board and are trained in various maritime evolutions. Constitution, first launched in 1797, is the world’s oldest commissioned ship afloat and is nicknamed “Old Ironsides” from the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)

Oct 25 2021

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Alec Kramer

BOSTON (Oct. 22, 2021) USS Constitution is underway during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. 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 3rd Class Alec Kramer)

Oct 25 2021

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Alec Kramer

BOSTON (Oct. 22, 2021) USS Constitution is underway during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. 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 3rd Class Alec Kramer)

Oct 25 2021

211022-N-CI012-0002

Petty Officer 3rd Class Alec Kramer

BOSTON (Oct. 22, 2021) USS Constitution is underway during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. 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 3rd Class Alec Kramer)

Oct 25 2021

211022-N-CI012-0001

Petty Officer 3rd Class Alec Kramer

BOSTON (Oct. 22, 2021) USS Constitution is underway during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. 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 3rd Class Alec Kramer)

Oct 22 2021

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Skyler Okerman

BOSTON (Oct. 20, 2021) Petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, handle line aboard USS Constitution during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. 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)

Oct 22 2021

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Skyler Okerman

BOSTON (Oct. 20, 2021) Petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, line handle aboard USS Constitution during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. 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)

Oct 22 2021

211020-N-KN684-1016

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Skyler Okerman

BOSTON (Oct. 20, 2021) Petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, climb on main topyard aboard USS Constitution during Chief Petty Officer Heritage Weeks. During the week, Constitution Sailors teach petty officers first class, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. 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)

Jul 29 2020

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MCC Elliott Fabrizio

190819-N-ES994-1001 BOSTON (Aug. 19, 2019) Chief petty officer selects, Sailors who have been selected for the paygrade of E-7, come together for Chief Heritage weeks aboard the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, USS Constitution. During the selectees week spent aboard Constitution, Sailors teach them a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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PO1 Joshua Hammond

161115-N-NZ935-001 USA (Nov. 15, 2016) 2016 Winter Crew Photo

Jul 29 2020

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MC3 Mickey Treigle

160712-N-EA547-003 UNITED STATES (Jul. 12, 2016) USS Constitution Summer 2016 Command Photo

Jul 29 2020

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SN William Collins

160112-N-ZZ999-025 UNITED STATES (Jan. 12, 2016) Margherita Desy, historian at Naval History & Heritage Command (NHHC) Detachment Boston, instructs the crew members of USS Constitution as part of the crew's continuing education of Old Ironsides' history. Today, the USS Constitution Museum, Suffolk University and NHHC commenced the twelve-week training course about Constitution for the Sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman William Collins/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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SN Donovan Keller

180518-N-AE894-0241 USA (May. 18, 2018) Keller Underway

Jul 29 2020

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SN Tiana Coots

180219-N-YC286-0054 USA (Feb. 19, 2018) During Navy Week San Antonio, Texas, Sailors from USS Constitution's Color Guard Parade the Colors to kickoff the begining of the Navy Week. San Antonio is one of select cities to host a 2018 Navy Week, a week dedicated to raise U.S. Navy awareness through local outreach, community service and exhibitions. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tiana Coots (Released) 180219-N-YC286-0054

Jul 29 2020

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MC1 Joshua Hammond

180103-N-NZ935-0022 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Jan. 3, 2018) BOSTON (Jan. 3, 2018) USS Constitution sits moored pier side at Boston Navy Shipyard in Boston, Mass. Constitution is on the final stages of its two-and-a-half-year long restoration period. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond (Released) 180103-N-NZ935-0022

Jul 29 2020

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MC3 William Collins III

160726-N-VG727-027 CHARLESTOWN, MASS. (Jul. 26, 2016) CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (July 26, 2016) Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense, meets Cmdr. Robert S. Gerosa Jr., 74th Commanding Officer of USS Constitution, in the Charlestown Navy Yard. USS Constitution hosted a meeting for the Secretary of Defense to meet with local military recruiters of all branches of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Collins III/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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MC1 Joshua Hammond

160831-N-NZ935-300 CONCORD, MASS. (Aug. 31, 2016) CONCORD, Mass. (August 31, 2016) Capt. Thomas J. Hudner shows off his birthday gift, a plaque made of USS Constitution wood and copper, from the Sailors of 'Old Ironsides' and chief petty officer selectees. USS Constitution crewmembers and Chief Petty Officer Selectees surprised Medal of Honor recipient, Capt. Hudner, at his house on his 92nd birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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MC1 Joshua Hammond

160718-N-NZ935-057 SIOUX FALLS, S.D (Jul. 18, 2016) 160718-N-NZ935-057 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 18, 2016) Aviation Machinist's Mate Aubrey Garcia, from Augusta, Calif. and attached to USS Constitution, talks to children at the YMCA's Camp Leif Ericson during a Navy Week event in Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls is one of select cities to host a 2016 Navy Week, a week dedicated to raise U.S. Navy awareness through local outreach, community service and exhibitions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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MASN Coots

171207-N-NZ999-0122 USA (Dec. 7, 2017) 171207-N-NZ999-0122

Jul 29 2020

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MC1 Joshua Hammond

171110-N-NZ935-0025 USA (Nov. 10, 2017) USS Constitution's crew poses for the 2017 command winter photo.

Jul 29 2020

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MC1 Joshua Hammond

170721-N-NZ935-014 USA (Jul. 21, 2017) USS Constitution Command Photo Summer 2017 Web

Jul 29 2020

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MASN Tiana Coots

171229-N-NZ999-0140 USA (Dec. 29, 2017) Fireman Pamela Hensley demonstrates gun drills onboard the ship. The crew held a ceremony commemorating the 205th anniversary of the victory over HMS Java, a pivotal battle during the war of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tiana Coots/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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MASN Tiana Coots

171229-N-NZ999-0089 USA (Dec. 29, 2017) Cmdr. Nathaniel R. Shick, 75th commanding officer of USS Constitution, delivers statements regarding the War of 1812. The crew held a ceremony commemorating the 205th anniversary of the victory over HMS Java, a pivotal battle during the war of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tiana Coots/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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MASN Tiana Coots

171229-N-NZ999-0124 USA (Dec. 29, 2017) Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Joshua Hammond fires a ceremonial round from USS Constitution's saluting battery in recognition of USS Constitution's victory over HMS Java. The crew held a ceremony commemorating the 205th anniversary of the victory over HMS Java, a pivotal battle during the war of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tiana Coots/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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MCSN Alec Kramer

200415-N-CI012-0001 USA (Apr. 15, 2020) BOSTON (April 15, 2020) USS Constitution is docked in Charlestown, behind a "thank you". message, written by the crew in wooden letters and signal flags, to health care and emergency service workers currently supporting the fight on the global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19). 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. Today, the Sailors stationed aboard provide free tours to more than 600,000 visitors each year, while promoting the Navy's history and supporting public education on the importance of naval power. President George Washington named the ship after the document that defines our nation. USS Constitution represents the earliest foundations of the Navy-Marine Corps Team, and her original crew required a Marine complement of one sergeant, one corporal, and fifty privates. USS Constitution was undefeated in all of her 33 combat engagements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alec Kramer/Released)

Jul 29 2020

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MC1 Joshua Hammond

170715-N-NZ935-001 USA (Jul. 15, 2017) 2017 Summer Photo

Jul 27 2020

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MC3 Victoria Kinney

140829-N-XP344-626 BOSTON (Aug. 29, 2014) USS Constitution sets sail in Boston Harbor during the ship's second and final chief petty officer heritage week underway demonstration of 2014. More than 150 chief petty officer selects and mentors assisted the crew of Constitution 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 3rd Class Victoria Kinney/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio

200402-N-ES994-0044 CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (April. 2, 2020) Seaman Emma Hoernlein, assigned to USS Constitution, gives a Facebook Live tour of the ship. USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Babary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Designated America’s Ship of State, Constitution and her crew engage in community outreach and education about the ship’s history and the importance of naval power is more than 500,000 visitors each year. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizzo/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MCSA Alec Kramer

190809-N-CI012-0131 BOSTON (Aug 9, 2018) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution furl the sails as part of their sail training. Constitution’s crew members conduct weekly training to learn and retain sailing information. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alec Kramer/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MC2 Peter Melkus

150519-N-SU274-011 CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (May 19, 2015) The entire hull of USS Constitution is exposed for the first time in 19 years as Dry Dock 1 in Charlestown Navy Yard is dewatered. Constitution entered the dock last night to commence a multi-year planned restoration period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter Melkus/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MC2 John P. Benson

140603-N-KM734-174 CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (June 3, 2014) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution practice manning the mizzenmast topsail yardarm aboard Constitution during a sail training evolution in preparation for bending sails onto the ship.Constitution is scheduled to enter a three-year dry dock availability for restoration work in early 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John P. Benson/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MCSA Alec Kramer/

191018-N-CI012-0021 BOSTON (Oct. 18, 2019) USS Constitution is tugged through Boston Harbor during Constitution’s birthday cruise. Constitution got underway to celebrate the ship’s 222nd. birthday and the Navy’s 244th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alec Kramer/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Casey S

BOSTON (Aug. 30, 2019) USS Constitution is tugged out to Fort Independence on Castle Island during ‘Old Ironsides' Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week underway. During the selects' week spent aboard Constitution, Sailors teach them a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey Scoular/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MCC Elliott Fabrizio

190819-N-ES994-1001 BOSTON (Aug. 19, 2019) Chief petty officer selects, Sailors who have been selected for the paygrade of E-7, come together for Chief Heritage weeks aboard the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, USS Constitution. During the selectees week spent aboard Constitution, Sailors teach them a variety of time-honored maritime evolutions while living and working aboard the ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MCC Elliott Fabrizio

200305-N-ES994-1020 USA (Mar. 5, 2020) BOSTON (March. 5, 2020) USS Constitution's 76th Commanding Officer, Cmdr. John Benda, stands on the spar deck of USS Constitution wearing his 1812 historic uniform. 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. The active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution normally provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people each year as they support the ship's mission of promoting the Navy's history, maritime heritage, and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 after British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship's wooden hull. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MCC Elliott Fabrizio

200507-N-ES994-1003 US (May. 7, 2020) Boston (May 6, 2020) Command Senior Chief Jans Valdespou poses for a photo onboard 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

Jul 27 2020

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MC2 Casey Scoular

191024-N-SM577-0001 UNITED STATES (Oct. 24, 2019) LCDR Andrew Broyles, XO

Jul 09 2020