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Video by Max Lonzanida

Re-enlistment ceremony aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64)

Naval History and Heritage Command

Dec. 19, 2018 | 0:57

A02(AW/SW/IW) Jessica Hawkins, from the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) re-enlisted this morning aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64). The ceremony was held in-front of the iconic turret #1, which has fired countless rounds in support of operations around the globe. The Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class Battleship that is moored permanently next to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum; which is part of the Naval History and Heritage Command. The Battleship, along with the museum's gallery, are both popular venues for military ceremonies, and are available without cost to commands in the area through the museum. To inquire about a ceremony, contact their Special Events Coordinator at Thomas.Dandes@navy.mil or at (757) 322-3106. This video was produced using photographs and footage taken during the ceremony, along with footage available through DVIDS. (US Navy Video by Max Lonzanida/Released).