File:USS Aaron Ward (DD-483).jpg

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USS Aaron Ward (DD-483) approaching USS Wasp (CV-7) on 17 August 1942, during operations in the Solomon Islands area.

Note that her port anchor is missing, probably removed as a weight-saving measure. Also note her pattern camouflage.
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Source Naval Historical Center Photo #: 80-G-12263
Author Official U.S. Navy Photograph
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