June 28, 2002: Decommissioning ceremony for USS Wadsworth FFG-9 at San Diego, California.
USNS Mercy T-AH-19 is seen in the background.

June 28, 2002: Decommissioning ceremony for USS Wadsworth FFG-9 at San Diego, California.
USNS Mercy T-AH-19 is seen in the background.

June 28, 2002: Decommissioning ceremony for USS Wadsworth FFG-9 at San Diego, California.

June 28, 2002: The U.S. flag is hauled down for the last time as USS Wadsworth FFG-9 is decommissioned and turned over to the Polish Navy.

June 28, 2002: Officers of the new crew board the newly commissioned ORP General Tadeusz Kosciuszko 273 following transfer to the Polish Navy.