Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electroni...
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Capt. Sean Bailey relieves Capt. Will Pennington as commanding officer...
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Cmdr. Adrian Calder, commanding officer of the
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Vice Adm. Cutler Dawson delivers his remarks while departing as Comman...
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Command Master Chief Ronnie Moore presents Commander Kevin Sweeney, Co...
Aboard USS Cole Command Master Chief Ronnie Moore presents Commander Kevin Sweeney, Commanding Officer, the Commissioning Pennant during his Change of Command. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class ... More
Vice Adm. Gary Roughead delivers his remarks while assuming duties as ...
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Change of Command ceremony aboard USS La Salle
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Lt. Col. Matthew R. LeBlanc assumed command of the
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Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr. (right), receives the command flag...
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Change of Command ceremony conducted aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Cmdr. Douglas J. Mcilraith was relieved by Cmdr. David Valente as the ...
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Cmdr. Douglas J. Mcilraith was relieved by Cmdr. David Valente as the ...
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Commander, Submarine Group Seven Change of Command takes place aboard ...
Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan - (Jul. 01, 2003) Commander, Submarine Group Seven Change of Command takes place aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698). Rear Adm. John J. Donnelly reli... More
U.S. Army Gen. John P. Abizaid (center) Gen. Tommy R. Franks (left) an...
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The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, addresses the aud...
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CHANGE OF COMMAND - U.S. Coast guard photo
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Rear Adm. Christopher E. Weaver, the 83rd Commandant of Naval District...
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Adm. Robert J. Natter, Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
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Outgoing Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ Commander, Fifth...
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Vice Adm. John Totushek, Commander, Naval Reserve Force gives his fare...
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Capt. David H. Buss salutes during the national anthem at a Change of ...
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Master Chief Manuel Rivera-Cepeta, of Puerto Rico, conducts the U.S. N...
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Capt. Richard B. Wren speaks about his past 31 months as Commanding Of...
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Capt. Richard B. Wren renders a salute as the color guard assigned to ...
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Commanding Officer, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Capt. Michael Grooth...
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Commanding Officer, Electronic Attack Squadron One Four Zero (VAQ-140)...
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Rear Adm. Ann E. Rondeau accepts her command flag from Command Master ...
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Capt. Ted Branch, left, relieves Capt. Bob Gilman as commanding office...
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The former Commanding Officer of the fast attack submarine USS Houston...
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CHANGE OF COMMAND, US Coast Guard Photo
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CHANGE OF COMMAND, US Coast Guard Photo
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Capt. King H. Dietrich walks through the ceremonial side boys at the s...
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Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27), Cmdr. ...
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Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England delivers remarks during a cha...
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Commander, Carrier Strike Group Five, Rear Adm. Jamie Kelly and guests...
Yokosuka, Japan (Apr. 22, 2005) Commander, Carrier Strike Group Five, Rear Adm. Jamie Kelly and guests applaud Capt. Jonathan E. Will, outgoing commanding officer of guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville ... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Comm...
Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 09, 2005) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Commanding Officer (CO), Capt. "Turk" Green gives his opening remarks and introduces the guest speaker during a cha... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Comm...
Norfolk, Va. (Jun. 09, 2005) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Commanding Officer (CO), Capt. "Turk" Green receives "three cheers" from the crew during a change-of-command ceremo... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Comm...
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Capt. Kenneth W. Freema, left, relieves Capt. Robert A. McNaught as ch...
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Officers salute as the colors are paraded during a change of command c...
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott presents A...
Annapolis, Md. (Jul. 22, 2005) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott presents Adm. Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with Clark's personal flag during a change-of-command ceremony... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Edmund P. Giambastiani, left, Chairman Joint Chiefs of ...
Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 01, 2005) U.S. Navy Adm. Edmund P. Giambastiani, left, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard Myers, center, and Col. Richard Johnson, right, render a salute during U.S. Joint Forces Com... More
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Thomas F. Hall pins...
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Commanding Officer, USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), Cmdr. Bradley Smith and C...
Pacific Ocean (Sep. 07, 2005) Commanding Officer, USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), Cmdr. Bradley Smith and Cmdr. David Hughes, Fitzgerald's prospective commanding officer, serve pizza to the crew. This was Smith's last... More
Commanding Officer, USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), Cmdr. David Hughes, gives...
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Commanding officer, USS Olympia (SSN 717), Capt. L. David Marquet addr...
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Sep. 24, 2005) Commanding officer, USS Olympia (SSN 717), Capt. L. David Marquet addresses friends and family at his change of command ceremony on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Capt. M... More
An S-3B Viking piloted by VS-32's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. William K....
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Cmdr. Andrew C. Wilder relieves Cmdr. Edward L. Hasell as Commanding O...
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Commanding Officer, USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) Cmdr. John T. Lauer III...
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Amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) crew members stand by as Ca...
Red Sea (Apr. 01, 2006) Amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) crew members stand by as Capt. John E. Roberti relieves Capt. Michael W. Brannon as commanding officer during a change of command ceremony. Nas... More
Amphibious Construction Battalion Two change of command
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Capt. John J. Sorce gets piped ashore for the last time as Commanding ...
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Commander, Construction Battalion Center, 20th Seabee Readiness Group,...
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USS McFaul (DDG 74) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Mary Jackson, reads her ...
Persian Gulf (Jun. 21, 2006) USS McFaul (DDG 74) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Mary Jackson, reads her orders to the crew after relieving Cmdr. Sean Connors, during their change of command ceremony. McFaul is part ... More
Rear ADM. Jeffrey L. Fowler salutes the troops at the Change of Comman...
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Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One (NMCB-1), Command Master Chief...
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Capt. James P. Gigliotti (right) is relieved by Capt. Herman A. Shelan...
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Prior to their official change of command, Cmdr. Frank E. Hughlett, le...
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Capt. Walter E. Carter Jr. makes his opening remarks as commanding off...
Ft Monroe, Va. (Oct. 06, 2006) Capt. Walter E. Carter Jr. makes his opening remarks as commanding officer of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during the ship's change of command ceremony held at Fort Monroe. USS Carl V... More
Capt. David C. Dykhoff, USS George Washington (CVN 73) commanding offi...
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Rear Adm. Richard Wren assumes command of Task Force 70 during a chang...
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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Richard Hunt speaks of his appreciation for the ha...
Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Richard Hunt speaks of his appreciation for the hard work his personnel gave during his tour as Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (C... More
Gen. John P. Abizaid, right, shakes the hand of the new U.S. Central C...
TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2007) Gen. John P. Abizaid, right, shakes the hand of the new U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. William J. Fallon. Fallon took charge of CENTCOM at a Change of Command ceremony held at ... More
Adm. William J. Fallon receives the colors from Secretary of Defense R...
TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2007) Adm. William J. Fallon receives the colors from Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates during the Change of Command ceremony for U.S. Central Command, held at MacDill Air Force Base, T... More
Adm. William J. Fallon addresses service members and other attendees f...
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Adm. William J. Fallon receives a round of applause from the Secretary...
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Commanding Officer, Capt. Jeff Bartkoski delivers his departing words ...
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 27, 2007) Commanding Officer, Capt. Jeff Bartkoski delivers his departing words to the guests and crew of amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a change of command ceremon... More
Cmdr. Richard M. Miller Jr. speaks to Sailors assigned to the guided m...
FORT de FRANCE, Martinique (Apr. 11, 2007) Cmdr. Richard M. Miller Jr. speaks to Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) after he assumed duties as the commanding officer. Miller rel... More
Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Reggie Howard, bows ...
SIGONELLA, Sicily (May. 02, 2007) Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Reggie Howard, bows his head during a prayer given at the end of his change of command ceremony. Howard relieved Cmdr. Brent R... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes as the U.S. P...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes as the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band plays ruffles and flourishes during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. ... More
(left to right) Incoming Commanding Officer Cmdr. Larry Vincent and ou...
PERSIAN GULF (May. 12, 2007) (left to right) Incoming Commanding Officer Cmdr. Larry Vincent and outgoing Commanding Officer Cmdr. Murray Tynch from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS)... More
Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby renders a hand salute during a change of co...
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Capt. Robert Fahey speaks of his appreciation for the hard work his pe...
DJIBOUTI, Africa (Jun. 07, 2007) Capt. Robert Fahey speaks of his appreciation for the hard work his personnel gave during his tour as Commander, of Camp Lemonier during his change of command ceremony. During h... More
Capt. Fernand F. Aucremanne renders a salute to Rear Adm. Moira N. Fla...
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Jul. 06, 2007) Capt. Fernand F. Aucremanne renders a salute to Rear Adm. Moira N. Flanders as he is properly relieved as commanding officer at the Center for Seabees and Facilities Enginee... More
Change of Command, US Coast Guard Photo
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Rear Adm. Jody A. Breckenridge answers questions from the media as Rear Adm. Craig E. Bone relieves her of command of the Eleventh Coast Guard District here today. (Coast Guard photo by Petty... More
Cmdr. Scott Swehla, commanding officer of Los Angeles-class attack sub...
SAN DIEGO (Jul. 12, 2007) Cmdr. Scott Swehla, commanding officer of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), speaks at the podium for his change of command ceremony. The event took place at t... More
Capt. Joe E. Tofalo makes his final remarks as commanding officer of S...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Sep. 06, 2007) Capt. Joe E. Tofalo makes his final remarks as commanding officer of Submarine Squadron 3, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (SSN 708). C... More
Cmdr. James Linns, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (V...
PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 01, 2007) Cmdr. James Linns, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, addresses squadron Sailors during his change of command ceremony on the flight deck of nuclear-powered... More
Capt. Todd W. Bostock, commanding officer of USS Monterey (CG 61), del...
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 12, 2007) Capt. Todd W. Bostock, commanding officer of USS Monterey (CG 61), delivers his remarks to the crew during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship. Bostock relieved Capt. Rober... More
During a change of command ceremony on board Naval Base Kitsap, Rear A...
SILVERDALE, Wash. (Nov. 08, 2007) During a change of command ceremony on board Naval Base Kitsap, Rear Adm. Timothy M. Giardina salutes Rear Adm. Joseph A. Walsh, commander of Submarine Force Pacific Fleet, and... More
Capt. Dan Cloyd, left, salutes Capt. Dee Mewbourne after being relieve...
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2007) Capt. Dan Cloyd, left, salutes Capt. Dee Mewbourne after being relieved as commanding officer of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).... More
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) Comm...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Jan. 14, 2008) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) Command Master Chief Julio Diaz presents Cmdr. Brad Cooper, commanding officer of Russell, with the ship's ... More
Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, left, takes temporary command of Naval Surfa...
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, left, takes temporary command of Naval Surface Forces as he salutes retiring Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphi... More
apt. Ronald A. Boxall, Capt. Randall M. Hendrickson, and Vice Adm. Ber...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Apr. 01, 2008) Capt. Ronald A. Boxall, left, commanding officer of the guided-guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), Capt. Randall M. Hendrickson, former commanding officer of Lake ... More
An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter takes off with former commanding officer, ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 02, 2008) An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter takes off with former commanding officer, Capt. DeWolfe H. Miller after a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS N... More
Cmdr. John Miller, commanding officer of Navy Operational Support Cent...
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 06, 2008) Cmdr. John Miller, commanding officer of Navy Operational Support Center Whidbey Island (NOSCWI), speaks to Sailors and guests at a change of command ceremony at the NOSCWI. Mi... More
Lt. Cmdr. Kemit Spears, executive officer of Naval Mobile Construction...
Port Hueneme,Calif. (Apr. 11, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Kemit Spears, executive officer of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, Cmdr. Dean VanderLey, and Cmdr. Craig S. Hamer, commanding officer of NMCB-4, inspe... More
Commander Chris J. Bushnell, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-c...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 02, 2008) Cmdr. Chris J. Bushnell, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), salutes Capt. Michael J. Salvato, commodore of De... More
ommander Chris J. Bushnell, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-cl...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 02, 2008) Cmdr. Chris J. Bushnell, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), walks through the sideboys during a change of com... More
Cmdr. Chris J. Bushnell, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 02, 2008) Cmdr. Chris J. Bushnell, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal from Cap... More
Cmdr. Patrick N. Huete, commanding officer of the guided-missile friga...
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Jun. 09, 2008) Cmdr. Patrick N. Huete, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Statio... More
Cmdr. Richard T. Brophy, the newly appointed commanding officer of the...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 11, 2008) Cmdr. Richard T. Brophy, the newly appointed commanding officer of the "Talons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, hugs his brother Lt. Cmdr. Mark Brothy, after a fly-by change ... More
Cmdr. Eric K. Wright, former commanding officer of the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 11, 2008) Cmdr. Eric K. Wright, former commanding officer of the "Talons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, performs a high speed pass above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald ... More
Cmdr. Richard T. Brophy, the newly appointed commanding officer of the...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 11, 2008) Cmdr. Richard T. Brophy, the newly appointed commanding officer of the "Talons" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, swears in his brother Mark Brothy during his promotion ceremon... More
Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff addresses guests during a change-of-command c...
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain (Jul. 05, 2008) Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff addresses guests during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Vice Adm. William Gortney relieved Cosgriff as Co... More
Change of command, US Coast Guard Photo
Vice Adm. Robert J. Papp assumes command of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Defense Force East at a change of command ceremony at Integrated Support Command Portsmouth, Va., Thursday, July 10, 2008. Papp will... More
Adm. James Stavridis, right, commander U.S. Southern Command, receives...
MAYPORT, Fla. (Jul. 12, 2008) Adm. James Stavridis, right, commander U.S. Southern Command, receives a saluted from Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, center, after assuming command of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Comma... More
Capt. David Kriete presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Cmdr. Chr...
NORFOLK, Va. (Jul. 25, 2008) Capt. David Kriete, commodore, Submarine Squadron 6, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Cmdr. Christopher L. Harkins, commanding officer of the fast-attack submarine USS Mont... More
Change of command, US Coast Guard Photo
(August 8, 2008) COAST GUARD TRAINING CENTER PETALUMA, Calif. - Capt. Brian J. Marvin and Capt. Christopher J. Hall greet the crew during an inspection of the honor platoon. Capt. Hall assumed command of the tr... More
Cmdr. Marvin E. Thompson reads his official orders during the amphibio...
SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2008) Cmdr. Marvin E. Thompson reads his official orders during the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) change of command ceremony. Cmdr David L. Bossert, the ships n... More