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Photo: USS Constitution fires a 17-gun salute during the ship's first turnaround cruise of 2013. The underway commemorated the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway and recognized first responders of the Boston Marathon bombings. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Rooney/Released)

Worth A Thousand Words: 17-Gun Salute

Posted on June 13, 2013 by bniegel

The USS Constitution fires a 17-gun salute during the ship’s first turnaround cruise of the year in Boston Harbor, Mass., June 4, 2013.
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Photo: CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Nov. 30, 2012) Builder 2nd Class Daniel McCluskey, assigned to the USS Constitution, helps a child decorate the Christmas tree aboard the ship in preparation for the annual lighting ceremony. The Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. She defended sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today's Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Benson/Released)

Worth A Thousand Words: Hanging Ornaments

Posted on December 7, 2012 by bniegel

Builder 2nd Class Daniel McCluskey, assigned to the USS Constitution, helps a child decorate the Christmas tree aboard the ship in preparation for the annual lighting ceremony.
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Sailing, Sailing Like A 19th Century Sailor

Posted on September 15, 2012 by jtozer

Heave to and man the sails! Chief petty officer candidates from around the fleet gathered in Charlestown, Massachusetts to live and train like 19th century sailors on board the USS Constitution as part of Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week 2012.  Check this out: Video provided …
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Boston Navy Week 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by jtozer

Join one of America’s oldest cities as they light up the night sky during a patriotic celebration of Boston Navy Week June 28 — July 6.  Boston Navy Week is one of 15 select cities where America’s Navy will “come …
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