BOSTON (Jan. 23, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Taylor Ruggles, from Medical Lake, Wash., assigned to USS Constitution, bids farewell to the officers and crew of Constitution after completing her tour aboard. 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. 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 to more than 500,000 visitors each year. (
BOSTON (Jan. 23, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Taylor Ruggles, from Medical Lake, Wash., assigned to USS Constitution, bids farewell to the officers and crew of Constitution after completing her tour aboard. 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. 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 to more than 500,000 visitors each year. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Samoluk/Released)
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