USS KIDD Events Photo Gallery

 

USS KIDD Special Events

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Freedom Walk — September 08, 2007

 

Dani Lamana, whose brother perished at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, organized Baton Rouge's first ever Freedom Walk. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

Members of the 926th Engineering Battalion of the LA Army National Guard participated in the Freedom Walk. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

Members of the 926th Engineering Battalion of the LA Army National Guard participated in the Freedom Walk. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

Nearly 300 people walked the riverfront for Baton Rouge's first Freedom Walk in remembrance of those lost on 9-11. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

 

Honorary High School Diploma Presentations at the Louisiana Department of Education — August 16, 2007

 

The KIDD joined the Dept. of Education & Dept. of Veterans Affairs in presenting honorary high school diplomas to 30 veterans. (Photo by William Lee)

A proclamation from Gov. Kathleen Blanco honoring veterans who departed for service prior to their high school graduations. (Photo by William B. Lee)

 

Star-Spangled Celebration — July 04, 2007

 

The local Army Recruiting stations joined in the fun, bringing down a computerized laser rifle shooting gallery on July 4. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

The local Army Recruiting stations brought down a Humvee for folks to examine during the Star-Spangled Celebration. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

The Army chopper, built by Orange County Choppers, was on hand at the Army Recruiting Tent on July Fourth. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Face painting is always a favorite among the youngsters on the Fourth of July. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Kids young and old lined up to take on Louisiana's largest inflatible slide during the Star-Spangled Celebration. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Local children enjoy a romp in an inflatible bouncer on the grounds of the USS KIDD during the Star-Spangled Celebration. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Thousands of people came down to the riverfront to enjoy music, food, and fun on July 4th. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

The Chris LeBlanc Band rocked the crowds into the night at the Star-Spangled Celebration '07. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

  

Commissioning of the USS KIDD (DDG-100) in Galveston, TX

     — June 09, 2007

 

USS KIDD (DDG-100) as seen moored near the 1887 tall ship ELISSA in Galveston, TX, prior to her commissioning. (Photo courtesy of Ken Dugas)

USS KIDD (DDG-100) prepares to commission into the fleet on Saturday, June 09, 2007. (Photo courtesy of Mary Fish)

The forward 5-inch gun of USS KIDD (DDG-100) as seen from her foc's'le on June 09, 2007, in Galveston, TX. (Photo courtesy of Mary Fish)

 

Memorial Day — May 28, 2007

 

Approximately 200 people were in attendance for Memorial Day services at the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial in spite of the heat. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Bugler John Wilbert prepares to sound "Taps" as VVA Chp. 488 and SFA Chp. 30 fire a rifle salute in honor of the fallen. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

 

Boy Scout Troop 136 Eagle Project Aboard USS KIDD — May 12, 2007

 

Boy Scout Troop 136 came aboard to chip and paint the interiors of the KIDD's whaleboats for their Eagle project. (Photo courtesy of Paul Fontenot)

Scouts from Troop 136 work to chip and paint the interior of the port side whaleboat aboard USS KIDD. (Photo courtesy of Paul Fontenot)

 

Final Reunion of USS KIDD's World War II Crew — April 20-22, 2007

 

The KIDD's World War II shipmates line up on the gangway while waiting to be piped aboard one last time. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

LCdr. Jay Wylie of USS KIDD (DDG-100) renders honors to the fallen shipmates of USS KIDD (DD-661). (Photo by Monica Dugas)

 

Anniversary of the Kamikaze Attack on USS KIDD — April 11, 2007

 

Students from Cedar Creek School of Ruston, LA, planned their field trip around the April 11 memorial service. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

(L-R) Shipmates Boy Clements, Pete Hennessy, and Bill Barnhouse place a wreath to honor their fallen shipmates. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

 

Pearl Harbor Day — December 07, 2006

 

 

Cadets from Zachary High School Army JROTC present the colors. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Mr. Frank Masanz of Fleet Reserve Assn. Branch 371 tolls the bell for those killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Mr. Martin Schreiber, a member of Patton's 3rd Army, plays "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes at the conclusion of the service. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

Cadets from Tara High School Army JROTC prepare to fire a rifle salute aboard the KIDD. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

A reporter from LSU's Daily Reveille interviews QM2 John Morris, Pearl Harbor survivor and crew member of USS DRUM (SS-228). (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

 

Veterans Day — November 11, 2006

 

Over 300 people turned out for our Veterans Day ceremonies on November 11, 2006. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana lent their support for the day's activities. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

SSgt. Douglas M. Ducote, USA, and his wife wait to be escorted into the House Chambers of the Old Capitol. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

Living History reenactors escort BM1/c Valdean Dykes, USN, into the House Chambers. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

The honor guard and Col. Van R. Mayhall, USA, prepare to enter the room. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

Sgt. Joe N. Jenkins, USA, is inducted into the Louisiana Veterans Hall of Honor. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

Sgt. Guy St. Amant, USMC (age 23) and Cpl. Ive Colon, USMC (age 21) congratulate Col. Mayhall (age 87) on his induction into the Hall of Honor.

Louisiana Veterans Hall of Honor inductees: (L-R) Joe N. Jenkins, Douglas M. Ducote, Van R. Mayhall, and Valdean Dykes. (Photo by Tim NesSmith)

The Baton Rouge Music Club Chorus closed out the ceremonies with the anthems of each of the Armed Forces. (Photo by Monica Dugas)

A scale modeling workshop at the USS KIDD drew a lot of attention from the youngsters on Veterans Day. (Photo courtesy of David Campbell)

Scale modeler David Campbell demonstrates how the mini-marvels are created. (Photo courtesy of David Campbell)

Visitors got to talk one-on-one with our reenactors on Veterans Day and see their equipment close-up. (Photo by David Campbell)

Base camp on the grounds of the USS KIDD as our reenactors set up a machine gun for demonstrations. (Photo courtesy of David Campbell)

One of our reenactors lines up his sights from the steps of the Old State Capitol. (Photo by Brandon Deshotel)

Reenactor Brandon Deshotel regales his comrades with an encounter with "the enemy" during a past Living History event. (Photo by Brandon Deshotel)

Reenactor Tres Stoltz takes a break at base camp. (Photo by Brandon Deshotel)

 

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