USS Austin in New Orleans for Mardi Gras 1988

Photo by Chris Vallery

Closer view of Austin in 1988 in New Orleans

Photo by Chris Vallery

Another Bow View of Austin

Photo by Chris Vallery

View of Austin's Bow Phalanx

Photo by Chris Vallery

Austin's port quarter while in New Orleans 1988, the Carrier beyond Austin is the Forrestal (CV-59)

Photo by Chris Vallery

View of the Austin's stern gate with her name on it

Photo by Chris Vallery