Petty Officer 3rd Class Fred Banks salutes as Seaman Tiffany Roach prepares to present cremated remains to Capt. Brent Canady during a burial at sea aboard the USS Essex on Sunday. The Essex and the USS John C. Stennis both held burial ceremonies over the weekend.
A firing squad presents arms during a burial at sea for retired Navy sailor Paul H. Stephens aboard forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex on Sunday.
Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Powers bows his head in prayer during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the USS John C. Stennis.