The U.S. 7th Fleet Ceremonial Band performed at a memorial honoring American World War II servicemembers at Noumea, New Caledonia.
During the event, led by local officials and USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Thom Burke, the 19-member group performed U.S. and French national anthems, marches and a number of brass band pieces.
NOUMEA, New Caledonia (September 25, 2009) -- The U.S. 7th Fleet Ceremonial Band plays a selections of military songs for the public at the wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. War memorial. The memorial is dedicated to U.S. servicemembers who helped ensure the freedom of New Caledoina during World War II. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devon Dow
NOUMEA, New Caledonia (September 25, 2009) -- Capt. Thom Burke, commanding officer, USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) recieves a wreath to lay on the U.S. war memorial during a ceremony to honor the U.S. servicemembers who helped ensure the freedom of New Caledoina during World War II. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Speacialist Seaman Devon Dow
NOUMEA, New Caledonia (September 25, 2009) � Capt. Thom Burke, commanding officer, USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) is welcomed to Noumea on behalf of the honorable Jean Leques, Mayor of Noumea during the wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. War Memorial. The memorial is dedicated to US servicemembers who helped ensure the freedom of New Caledoina during World War II. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devon Dow
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