Keywords: navy navy band navyband ceremonial band ceremonialband navy memorial navymemorial outdoor 150410-N-PN185-3 WASHINGTON (April 12, 2015) Lt. Chris Dailey, from Virginia Beach, Va., "charges" the Navy Memorial fountains with water from the Seven Seas and Great Lakes for the "Blessing of the Fleet" ceremony. The centuries-old ceremony is intended to safeguard crews and ships from the danger of the seas through a traditional blessing given by a clergyman at the water's edge. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 1st Class Eric Brown/Released) 150410-N-PN185-3 WASHINGTON (April 12, 2015) Lt. Chris Dailey, from Virginia Beach, Va., "charges" the Navy Memorial fountains with water from the Seven Seas and Great Lakes for the "Blessing of the Fleet" ceremony. The centuries-old ceremony is intended to safeguard crews and ships from the danger of the seas through a traditional blessing given by a clergyman at the water's edge. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 1st Class Eric Brown/Released) |