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Festival Food 3

A local delicacy sits on a grill at a festival in Shimoda, Japan

Supreme Court 24

A summer day in front of the US Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.

JMSDF Band

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Band on the march at the Black Ship Festival in Shimoda, Japan.

The Box 2

The batter's box on a foggy ball diamond in Yokosuka, Japan.

Flags 35

Looking at an American flag hanging on a building in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Cooker

Asian dumplings, called dim sum, cooking in a metal steamer in Yokohama's Chinatown near Tokyo.

Pennsylvania Ave

Looking down Pennsylvania Avenue at the US Capitol Building.

Taiko Drum 6

Musicians performing on stage at the Taiko Drum Festival in Narita, Japan.

Fuji 9

Mount Fuji as seen from across Sagami Bay near Hayama, Japan.

Japanese Lighthouse

The Tomyodo Lighthouse sits at Cape Tomyozaki near Uraga, Japan and is a 1989 reconstruction of the 1648 original.

Cherry Blossom 19

Looking up at cherry blossoms in Yokosuka, Japan.

NTC San Diego

The flagpole at the entrance to Liberty Station , the former Naval Training Center (NTC), in San Diego, CA.

USS Shreveport

The USS Shreveport (LPD-12) docked with other decommissioned Navy ships, sometimes called the "mothball fleet", in Philadelphia, PA.

Supreme Court 9

The front of the US Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.

Taiko Drum 2

Musicians performing on stage at the Taiko Drum Festival in Narita, Japan.

Inamuragasaki

The shores of Inamuragasaki, Japan with Mount Fuji in the upper right.

VP Garden 2

Flowers in bloom at Verny Park in Yokosuka, Japan.

Cherry Blossom 20

Cherry blossoms in Yokosuka, Japan.

Bennington Flag 2

An American flag, the Bennington flag, hanging on a building in Alexandria, Virginia.

Independence Hall 3

The back of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA on a cloudy summer day.

Flags 85

A flag pole with its US flag at half staff in Gettysburg, PA.

Charles F. Adams

The Decommissioned USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2) sits with the "mothball fleet", in Philadelphia, PA.

Gadsden Flag 2

The Gadsden flag, with “Don’t Tread On Me” written on it, was designed by General Christopher Gadsden during the American Revolution.

Solo Cannon 2

An American Civil War cannon sits in the side of a Pennsylvania hill.

Supreme Court 7

The front of the US Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.

Shimoda 1

Traditional drums and dance by Japanese performers at the Shimoda Black Ship Festival.

Small Tribute

A flower left at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City. This is one of two monuments designed in the footprints of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

Taiko Drum 3

Musicians performing on stage at the Taiko Drum Festival in Narita, Japan.

Coffee Machine 2

Coffee machines built in to a red brick wall in Yokosuka, Japan.

Carrier 3

The decommissioned USS John F. Kennedy sits at the Philadelphia Naval Yard awaiting its final voyage.

Eel Cleaning

Fresh eels being cleaned at a local restaurant in Narita, Japan.

Times Square 3

Looking up at sky above Times Square and the advertising of New York City.

Pennsylvania Barn

A barn sits in the countryside near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

An Iwo Morning

The Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.

Capitol Wheel 2

The Capitol Wheel in National Harbor, Maryland.

Flags 44

People sitting on the grass with American flags stuck in the ground.

Carrier 2

The decommissioned USS John F. Kennedy sits at the Philadelphia Naval Yard awaiting its final voyage.

Supreme Court 5

The front of the US Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.

Trio at Sundown

The evening sun setting on a trio of American Civil War cannons.

Flags 76

A 15 star American flag flying on a pole on a windy day.

Rubber Side Down

A police car sits outside the Shell station at the end of Erie Street in Lowell, Arizona.

Historic Recruit

The stern of the USS Recruit, a US Navy training ship at the former Naval Training Center (NTC) at San Diego, CA. The Recruit was originally built as a two-thirds scale Dealey-class destroyer escort but was later remodeled as a Perry-class frigate. She served from 1949 in various capacities until 1997 when NTC San Diego closed. Now a California Landmark, Recruit is located near Liberty Station, the old Naval Training Center.

White House Fence

Winter at the back lawn of the White House beyond the security barrier.

Fuji 1 (select color)

A selective color shot of Mount Fuji as seen from across Sagami Bay near Hayama, Japan.

Fire Hydrant

Japanese fire hydrants are located underground and sometimes have very cool covers like this one in Yokosuka.

VA Light

The Cape Henry Lighthouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia built in 1792.

Flags 91

The sun shining behind the stripes of an American flag that just broke away from its rope tie down.

Dumplings 7

Asian dumplings, called dim sum, cooking in a wooden steamer in Yokohama's Chinatown near Tokyo.

Tourists on PA Ave 2

Tourists walking in front of the White House in Washington, DC.

Cellphoneographers

Two spectators capturing a concert with cellphones at the Taiko Drum Festival in Narita, Japan.

Fuji 14

Mount Fuji as seen from forests in the southern Shizuoka Prefecture.

George's

A bicyclist passes by a local bar at the Honch in Yokosuka, Japan.

Bavaria

A German flag, in banner form, at the Zugspitze in Germany’s Bavarian Alps.

Flags 31

Flags waving on a cloudy day on a northern Virginia city street.

Philly Naval Yard

Decommissioned Navy ships, sometimes called the "mothball fleet", in Philadelphia, PA.

Guard Duty

The head and hat of a US Army soldier carrying his rifle on guard duty.

The Compound

The compound of Fort McHenry near Baltimore, Maryland from the War of 1812.

Gotemba

The city of Gotemba, Japan with Mount Fuji in the background.

Tokyo Bay 3

A ship passes through Tokyo Bay at sunrise in Japan.

Shimoda 9

A saxophonist takes a break on a street in Shimoda, Japan.

Festival Food 2

A local delicacy sits on a grill at a festival in Shimoda, Japan

Fuji 4

Mount Fuji as seen from across Sagami Bay near Hayama, Japan.

Festival Food 4

A local delicacy being prepared at a festival in Shimoda, Japan.

Flamingo 3

A flamingo sleeping and keeping warm with its beak in the feathers.

Flags 78

A 15 star American flag flying on a pole on a windy day.

Independence Hall 2

The front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA on a cloudy summer day with the American flag at half staff.

Supreme Court 1

The front of the US Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.

PA Sunset

The evening sun setting on a long silent American Civil War cannon.

Major Pope

While stationed at Navy Band Guam, we had the opportunity to support events surrounding the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII. One of those ceremonies was with this man, Major Everett Pope and his wife. Navy CB’s had cut through the jungles on the island of Peleliu in the South Pacific to get Major Pope and his wife to the location of the battle where he earned the Medal of Honor. Navy Band Guam’s Brass Quartet would travel with just a handful of people, including the Major and Mrs. Pope, to the location. We were all warned not to touch any ordnance, because it was corroded and dangerous, and after 50 years it was still laying everywhere. On the trail to the site, tanks and weapons remained from the battle. Once there, Major Pope spoke during the ceremony and eventually cried, it was very emotional for him. Major Pope landed with 235 Marines at Peleliu and after four straight days of fighting in temperatures of 115 degrees, lost 145 men. His Marines were then ordered to take and hold a position that left them being fired upon from above, at three side. His Marines were out of ammunition and forced to resort to hand to hand combat, leaving just 9 men alive when it was over. I’ve met many Medal of Honor recipients during my career, all of them are very humble, Major Pope was no different. Hearing Major Pope speak that day was one of the most memorable of my life, he was such a nice man and hero. This is his grave at Arlington National Cemetery, Mrs. Pope is buried on the reverse side of this tombstone. Major Pope’s Medal of Honor citation: http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2952/pope-everett-parker.php Interview with Major Pope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iKUZyjkx8I

Flamingo 7

A flamingo sleeping and keeping warm with its beak in the feathers.

Taiko Drum 4

Musicians performing on stage at the Taiko Drum Festival in Narita, Japan.

Flags 64

A US flag as seen from the street as it hangs from a lamp post in Philadelphia, PA.

Flamingo 4

A flamingo sleeping and keeping warm with its beak in the feathers.

Flags 88

An American flag with cherry blossoms behind waving in the wind.

Mothball Fleet 3

Decommissioned Navy ships, sometimes called the "mothball fleet", in Philadelphia, PA.

Sausages 2

Sausages on a hot grill at a festival in Yokosuka, Japan.

Airline Blues

The blue interior of an airliner with people sleeping and reading.

Cherry Blossom 15

Looking up at cherry blossoms in Yokosuka, Japan.

The Dispensary

A dispensary sign on a brick medical building in Philadelphia, PA.

Apple Crate 4

Just picked ripened apples in wooden crates ready to eat.

Fuji 8

Mount Fuji as seen from across Sagami Bay near Hayama, Japan.

Tokyo Bay 5

A ship and boats passing through Tokyo Bay at sunrise in Japan.

Dumplings 5 (B&W)

Asian dumplings, called dim sum, cooking in a wooden steamer in Yokohama's Chinatown near Tokyo.

US Capitol 19

Looking up at the United States Capitol Building in Washington DC on a summer day.

Shimoda 5

A traditional dance by a Japanese performer at the Shimoda Black Ship Festival.

Fuji 16

Fishing boats in a small port in Hayama, Japan with Mount Fuji in the background.

Dawn at the Bay 2

A ship passes through Tokyo Bay at sunrise in Japan.

Witchcraft 2

Looking toward the cockpit of the last flying B-24J Liberator, named Witchcraft.

Grand Union 1

The Grand Union Flag, also called the Continental Colors, Congress Flag, Cambridge Flag, or First Navy Ensign is generally considered the first flag of the USA.

Dumplings 1

Asian dumplings, called dimsum, cooking in a wooden steamer in Yokohama's Chinatown near Tokyo.

US Capitol 12

The United States capitol building in Washington DC on a summer day.

Underway

The USS Blue Ridge passes the lighthouse in Yokosuka, Japan.

View of Fuji

Tourists taking photos of Mount Fuji near the city of Fujiyoshida, Japan.

Tokyo Bay 10

A ship passes through Tokyo Bay at sunrise in Japan.

Moving

Looking out the window of a Japanese train speeding through the countryside.

Fifteen Stars

The fifteen star American flag that was authorized by the United States government in 1795.

Net Working

A fisherman repairs his nets in the seaside town of Jogashima, Japan.

Supreme Court 10

A fall day in front of the US Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.

Kimono Corner

Two woman in kimonos at a corner in Kamakura, Japan.

Fujiyoshida

The city of Fujiyoshida, Japan with Mount Fuji in the background.

Japanese Flute

A woman performs on the flute at the Taiko Drum Festival.

Supreme Court 25

Spectators gather to witness hearings at the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

Noodle Man

A man making dough and cutting noodles with knife in Kamakura, Japan.

Brooklyn 6

Looking up at the arches and tower of a New York City bridge.

Grilled Chicken 2

Marinaded chicken cooking on a grill.

Tired

A dog rests in a door way in Shimoda, Japan.

Japanese Grill

Meat on a stick cooking on a grill in Yokosuka, Japan.

Flamingo 5

One flamingo getting all the warmth from the sun.

Cymbal Players

Children performing on cymbals at the Taiko Drum Festival in Narita, Japan.

Flatiron 2

The Flatiron Building, originally called the Fuller Building, stands in New York City and was built in 1902.

Independence Hall 4

The back of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA on a cloudy summer day.

Real Pizza

An authentic Neapolitan pizza, certified Vera Pizza, in Kamakura, Japan!

Statue of Liberty 5

The silhouette of the Statue of Liberty in front of a setting sun seen from a ferry in the harbor.

Yakitori

A Japanese yakitori stand with meat grilled while you wait, 80 Yen per stick, they count them at the end and you pay.

Brooklyn 1

The date, 1875, on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

Lake Bradford Pier

Sunrise on the Pier at Lake Bradford in Little Creek, Virginia.

Grand Central

An early Saturday morning at Grand Central Station in New York City.

Cream Puffs

Cream puffs in Japan, add it to the list of everything else that's amazing in Japan.

Cherry Blossom 23

Cherry blossoms in full bloom next to a stream in Hakone, Japan.

Chureito Pagoda 5

The Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji near Fujiyoshida, Japan.