171125-N-BD308-0452 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2017) "Pollywogs" onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) sit in front of members of Neptune's Court as part of the final phase of the crossing the line ceremony. The crossing the line ceremony is a naval tradition which recognizes when members of the crew cross the equator for the first time. Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed flagship of the amphibious forces in the 7th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
171125-N-BD308-0452 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2017) "Pollywogs" onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) sit in front of members of Neptune's Court as part of the final phase of the crossing the line ceremony. The crossing the line ceremony is a naval tradition which recognizes when members of the crew cross the equator for the first time. Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed flagship of the amphibious forces in the 7th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)
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