Military Ceremonies and Honors

Photos capture military personnel during ceremonies, including award presentations and change of command, featuring formal uniforms against patriotic backdrops.

220615-N-VI040-1103 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (June 15, 2022) Rear Adm. Joseph B. Hornbuckle (center), Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC), stands beside Cmdr. Joseph M. Holt (right), Commanding Officer of Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Western Pacific, and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin M. Ryan during a change of command ceremony held at FRC Western Pacific onboard Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. FRC Western Pacific is a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul solution dedicated to sustaining and optimizing the performance of U.S. military aviation assets.

Rear Adm. Brendan C. McPherson, the Coast Guard Seventh District Commander, pins on a Meritorious Service Medal on Capt. Adam Chamie during a change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Florida, May 4, 2022. Chamie will transfer to the Office of Congressional Affairs in Washington, D.C.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 06, 2022) Cmdr. Marc Hines, commanding officer, is pipped ashore following a change of command ceremony for VP-10 held at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville.

CAPT. Gordon E. Kauffman, commanding officer, Naval Staiton, New York, welcomes guests to a memorial service honoring the four chaplains who lost their lives when the merchant ship S.S. Dorchester sank during World War II. The ceremony is taking place on the 50th anniversary of the Dorchester's sailing from Pier II, Staten Island, N.Y. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2023) USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Eric Winn salutes Cmdr. Gabriel Burgi, the ships prospective commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony in the ships well deck. Harpers Ferry is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship homeported in San Diego.

220615-N-VI040-1103 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (June 15, 2022) Rear Adm. Joseph B. Hornbuckle (center), Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC), stands beside Cmdr. Joseph M. Holt (right), Commanding Officer of Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Western Pacific, and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin M. Ryan during a change of command ceremony held at FRC Western Pacific onboard Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. FRC Western Pacific is a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul solution dedicated to sustaining and optimizing the performance of U.S. military aviation assets.

Lt. j.g. Alexis Sandoval speaks during his commissioning ceremony at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, June 25, 2022. Sandoval was enlisted for 13 years before commissioning.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Jun. 17, 2022) Cmdr. Samuel Scovill, incoming commanding officer Submarine Readiness Squadron 36, salutes the side boys during a change of command ceremony held at the chapel onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Scovill relieves Cmdr. Ron Allen as the squadrons commanding officer. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

220519-N-YD731-1039 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 19, 2022) Capt. Robert Aguilar, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), is piped aboard the ship during a change of command ceremony May 19, 2022. During the ceremony, Capt. Dave Pollard relieved Capt. Robert Aguilar as commanding officer of George H.W. Bush with Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, presiding. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability as the flagship of the carrier strike group which maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to Midway Atoll, U.S. Territory

220715-N-VP266-1348 WASHINGTON (July 15, 2022) -- Cmdr. Alex McMahon, (right), salutes Cmdr. Dave Tickle, (left), relieving him of all duties as commanding officer of the U.S. Ceremonial Guard during a change of command ceremony at Washington Navy Yards Leutze Park, July 15, 2022. During his tour at the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Cmdr. Dave Tickle led a total 5,276 ceremonies and funerals before top Navy, national, and world leaders.

Cdr. Michael Dickenson, Commanding Officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Nashville, informs Commodore, Navy Recruiting Region East, Capt. Rajashaker Bob Reddy, that he has assumed the duties as commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at NTAG Nashville headquarters in Nashville,Tenn. NTAG Nashville includes 46 Navy recruiting stations across the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia covering 138,000 square miles.

220528-N-GR655-0076 GROTON, Connecticut (May 28, 2022) - Adm. Frank Caldwell, director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, delivers remarks during a commissioning ceremony for the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) in Groton, Conn., May 28, 2022. SSN 793, the third U.S Navy ship launched with the name Oregon and first in more than a century, is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; delivery of special operations forces; strike warfare; irregular warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and mine warfare.

US Navy (USN) Out-going CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral (ADM) Vern Clark delivers his final remarks during his Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony held at the US Naval Academy, at Annapolis, Maryland. Pictured background is US Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld and In-Coming CNO US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Mike Mullen. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

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221014-N-DK722-1006 NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DEVESELU, Romania (Oct. 14, 2022) Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic, delivers remarks during a U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania (USAAMDSRO) change of command ceremony on Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania, Oct. 14, 2022. AAMDS is under the operational control of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe, based in Naples, Italy, and is part of the European Phased Adapted Approach (EPAA), which protects European NATO allies and U.S. deployed forces in the region.

220908-N-UB993-1126 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 8, 2022) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday takes the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) cutlass from MCPON Russell Smith during the Change of Office and Retirement Ceremony held at Mahan Hall, United States Naval Academy, Sept. 8, 2022. Honea relieved MCPON Russell Smith to become the 16th MCPON.

050722-F-6911G-010. Base: U.S. Naval Academy State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220805-N-GR655-0085 GROTON, Conn. (August 5, 2022) - Cmdr. Garth Storz, right, outgoing commanding officer for the USS Colorado (SSN 788), is relieved by Cmdr. David Beam, left, with Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR commodore Capt. John Stafford, center, presiding during a change-of-command ceremony in Groton, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 2022. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Colorado and crew operate under SUBRON FOUR and its primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

PANAMA CITY, FL (June 10, 2022) 220610-N-OT328-0097 Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center Change of Command ceremony. Commander Erich Frandrup was relieved by Commander Troy Lawson during a change of command ceremony.

Lt. Gen. David Bellon, commander, U.S. Marine Forces South and U.S. Marine Forces Reserve, center, is greeted by leadership aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during Continuing Promise 2022, in Cartagena, Colombia on Nov. 12, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

220518-N-NY430-1044SAN DIEGO (May 17, 2022) - Senior Chief Intelligence Specialist Derik Burris receives his cover during promotion to master chief aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), May 18. During the ceremony Sailors were pinned and covered by family, friends and fellow service members. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

220616-N-KN989-1004 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 16, 2022) Capt. James Meyer, commanding officer, Navy Facilities (NAVFAC) Engineering Systems Command Hawaii (left), and Capt. Cameron Geertsema salute the ensign during a change of command ceremony. Meyer was relieved by Geertsema during the official NAVFAC Hawaii change of command ceremony June 16, 2022.

Cmdr. Nicholas Meyers, right, shakes hands with Cmdr. Randall Leslie moments after turning over command of PCU Idaho (SSN 799) as presiding officer Capt. John Stafford, commander of Submarine Squadron 4, looks on. When completed the Virginia-class attack submarine will be fifth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the Gem State.

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Mike Mullen, In-coming CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) speaks during a Change of Command Ceremony at the US Naval Academy, at Annapolis, Maryland. AMD Mullen replaces USN ADM Vern Clark (background) becoming the 28th CNO. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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KINGS BAY, Ga. (Apr. 29, 2022) Cmdr. Matt Luff (right), outgoing commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (Gold), salutes Capt. John Cage, commodore, Submarine Squadron 20, while stating he has been relieved of his duties during a change of command ceremony held at the chapel onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Luff is relieved by Cmdr. Ken Packard. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

Capt. Marc Ratkus, commanding officer, Center for Information Warfare Training Center, presented Cmdr. James Brennan, former commanding officer of Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach, with a Meritorious Service Medal earned during his time in command at the IWTC Virginia Beach change of command ceremony held at Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex on June 30, 2022.

Coast Guard Station Vallejo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new search and rescue facility in Vallejo Municipal Marina, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The unit consists of 27 personnel and three 29-foot Response Boat-Smalls and is responsible for search and rescue and law enforcement missions. The unit's area of responsibility extends from San Pablo Bay to Suisun Bay and as far east as Simmons Point.

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 10, 2022) - Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. John Mustin speaks as the guest of honor for the Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (CNAFR) change of command ceremony in the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 hangar at Naval Base Coronado, Jun. 10. CNAFR mans, trains and equips the Naval Air Force Reserve in order to provide enduring operational support and strategic depth to Navy forces that win in combat.

SAN DIEGO (May 23, 2022) Vice Adm. Yancy Lindsey is rung aboard a change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station North Island. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Bradley N. Rosen relieved Rear Adm. Stephen D. Barnett as commander, Navy Region Southwest.

U.S. Navy Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 9, 2024. During the ceremony, Gen. Kevin Schneider assumed command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Ken Wilsbach. Air Force

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Bortnem, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, listens to speakers during a ceremony unveiling 22 mph signs at Port Royal, South Carolina, Feb. 23, 2024. The Port Royal Chapter of American Veterans led the town to install the signs, to bring awareness to veteran suicide. Marine Corps

NEW YORK (May 30, 2022) Rear Adm. Scott F. Robertson, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Two, speaks at a Memorial Day commemoration at the Soliders and Sailors Monument during New York Fleet Week, May 30. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the citys time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, and witness firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.

ASAN, Guam (Aug. 4, 2022) -- Capt. Steven Stasick, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific vice commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Capt. Tim Liberatore NAVFAC Marianas commanding officer during a change of command ceremony in Asan, Guam Aug. 4.

220406-N-OL632-1050 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (April 6, 2022) Lt. Joel Davidson, fleet bandmaster of U.S. Fleet Forces Band, composes during a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) April 6, 2022. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Dennis Velez relieved Rear Adm. Rick Cheeseman, as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10. CSG-10 is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security. It achieves its mission by projecting the combined power of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing 7, Destroyer Squadron 26, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).

APRA HARBOR, Guam (May 23, 2022) - Capt. Albert Alarcon, outgoing commanding officer of the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), bids farewell to the crew during a change of command ceremony held aboard the ship, May 23. Frank Cable is one of two U.S. Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, hotel services, and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.

220917-N-PL946-1263 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2022) Capt. Derek Fix, chief of staff, Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12) releases the cremated remains of a family member during a burial at sea ceremony on board the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). During the ceremony, the cremated remains of 30 souls were committed to the sea in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

220401-N-GK686-1187 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Apr. 1, 2022) - Command Master Chief Robert Lewis, command master chief for Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, makes a speech during the ceremony in honor of the Chiefs Birthday delivers a speech on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Apr. 1, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

NEW YORK (May 28, 2022) Cmdr. Brian Foster, commanding officer of USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), receives a flag from Guillermo Morera, navigator of the Commodore John Barry Assembly, aboard the Milwaukee at Homeport Pier in Staten Island, New York, during Fleet Week. Fleet Week New York, now in its 34th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and witness first hand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984 and will host nearly 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen this year.

GREAT LAKES, Il. (May 20, 2022) Cmdr. John Carter, Naval Station Great Lakes chaplain, has a retirement ceremony in honor of more than 20 years of service. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navys largest training installation and the home of the Navys only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation.

Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) commanding officer, delivers remarks during the chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremony. Fifty six Sailors from Ford, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron Two and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 were pinned during the CPO pinning ceremony held in the hangar bay, Oct. 21, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

ASAN, Guam (Sept. 8, 2022) - A banquet was held at Top O the Mar to acknowledge and celebrate the ombudsman of naval commands home-ported to Guam with a dinner, raffle, and cake-cutting ceremony. The Navy Family Ombudsman Program is a Navy-wide program established to improve mission readiness. A strong command Ombudsman Program, both ashore and afloat, will help ensure that families have the information necessary to meet the challenges of a military lifestyle.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2022) Sailors participate in a Battle of Midway remembrance ceremony on an aircraft elevator aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Christopher Huberty speaks during a change of command ceremony on Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco on June 17, 2022. Huberty recently completed an assignment as the Coast Guard District 11 Incident Management Branch Chief, where he oversaw all search and rescue and marine environmental responses in D11s approximately 3 million square mile area of responsibility.

Honolulu, Hawaii. :Rear Admiral Robert T. Conway Jr. Salutes Other Members Of The Official Party During The Uss Frederick Lst-1184 Decommissioning Ceremony Held In Pearl Harbor.

NORFOLK (Jan. 25, 2013) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert addresses Sailors during an all-hands call at Naval Station Norfolk. Greenert updated Sailors about the most current events in the Navy and answered questions.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Anthony R. Schannette, left, aviation operations chief assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), receives a folded U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier, San Diego, California, April 27, 2022. Master Sgt. Schannette retired after 21 years of honorable service.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, commander, U.S. Third Fleet, presents Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 with a Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony aboard amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), Nov. 18, 2022. Rear Adm. James Kirk relieved Baze as commander of ESG 3 during the ceremony. ESG 3 provides regional and combatant commanders with an agile, tailorable, forward postured, and immediately employable force, capable of projecting expeditionary striking power in the maritime, littoral, and inland environs in support of U.S. national interests.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) - Capt. Timothy Quast gives remarks during his retirement and change of command ceremony aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

NORFOLK (Nov. 3, 2022) - A Finnish and Swedish Ambassadorial delegation tours the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) on Nov. 3. Joint Force Command Norfolks role is to project stability, deter aggression and defend NATOs Allies in the North Atlantic and Arctic region, from seabed to space.

NORFOLK (Nov. 3, 2022) - A Finnish and Swedish Ambassadorial delegation tours the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) on Nov. 3. Joint Force Command Norfolks role is to project stability, deter aggression and defend NATOs Allies in the North Atlantic and Arctic region, from seabed to space. (U.S. Navy Photo/Video by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Nathan T. Beard)

221202-N-LZ839-1056NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 2, 2022) Capt. Paul Burkhart, the commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), gives a speech during the ships change of command ceremony in the hangar bay, Dec. 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Burkhart relieved Capt. Joseph Murphy as commanding officer of Bataan.

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WASHINGTON (November 11, 2022) Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, commandant, Naval District Washington, delivers remarks to guests during a Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial, November 11, 2022. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Chief of Staff, CAPT Doug Stephens, and his formation of enlisted Sailors wait for inspection.

230321-N-DE439-1046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 21, 2023) Lt. Richard L. Hollinger, chaplain, gives a speech during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), March 21, 2023. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

A Marine Corps graduate is congratulated by a fellow Marine after receiving his diploma during the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2010 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2010 graduated 755 ensigns and 257 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.

220902-G-TW079-520SINGAPORE (Sep. 2, 2022) Capt. Tim LaBenz, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, speaks during the DESRON 7 change of command ceremony aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) where he relieved Capt. Tom Ogden in Singapore, Sept. 2, 2022. Charleston, part of DESRON 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. As the U.S. Navys destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7s Sea Combat Commander, and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements.

Rear Adm. Matthew Case, commander of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, presides over the change of command ceremony, during which Capt. Jeremy J. Hawker (right) relieved Capt. David V. Thomas (left).

110923-N-OA833-005ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 23, 2011) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead is relieved by Adm. Jonathan Greenert at a change of office ceremony held at the U.S. Naval Academy. Greenert became the 29th Chief of Naval Operations.

230324-N-LN782-1946 (Mar. 24, 2023) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Mar. 24, 2023. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 22, 2022) Capt. Brian Mutty, commanding officer, Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC), delivers a speech during the SWSC Department Head Class 268 graduation ceremony at Naval Station Newport, Sept. 22, 2022. The SWSC Department Head Course is the cornerstone of a surface warfare officer's tactical education in their naval career. The graduates will take the knowledge back to the fleet, where they will teach the next generation of surface warfare leaders. These career naval professionals are part of a long tradition of 60 years of excellence at SWSC, previously known as Surface Warfare Officers School Command, as the Navy continues to build, maintain, train, and equip a combat-credible, dominant naval force to keep the sea lanes open and free, deter conflict, and when called upon, decisively win the nations wars.

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Rear Adm. Bradley Andros renders a salute to Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, after relieving Rear Adm. Joseph DiGuardo as commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), during a ceremony at Assault Craft Unit 4 onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Sept. 30. The ceremony also marks DiGuardos retirement from the Navy after 31 years of dedicated service. NECC is the Navys single functional command for 20,000 Active Duty and Reserve expeditionary forces, and is the central management for the readiness, resources, manning, training and equipping of those entities. The command enables Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces the ability to execute combat, combat support and combat service support missions across the full spectrum of naval, joint, and combined operations, allowing access from the sea and freedom of action throughout the littorals and inland operating environments.

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (May 4, 2013) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert thanks family members for their sacrifice during his remarks at the 44th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Memorial Service at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex. Greenert also presented flags flown over the Kauffman complex to the families of three Navy EOD Sailors who died in the line of duty during the past year.

Admiral Frank B. Kelso II speaks during the change of command ceremony at which he is relinquishing his position as Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Command to Admiral Leon A. Edney. The ceremony is taking place aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). Kelso will be replacing Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220606-N-AS200-5004 POINT MUGU, Calif. (Jun. 6, 2022) - Vice Adm. Ross Myers, commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. 10th Fleet delivers remarks during the Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC) disestablishment ceremony onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Jun. 6. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

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221202-N-OM737-1110NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 2, 2022) Capt. Joseph Murphy is awarded the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) pennant by Command Master Chief Jay Westmoreland as part of the ships change of command ceremony in the hangar bay, Dec. 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Capt. Paul Burkhart relieved Murphy as commanding officer of Bataan.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 26, 2022) Officer Development School (ODS) class 22070 distinguished graduates at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), stand for a group photo with Capt. Everett Alcorn, commanding officer, OTCN, far left, and Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, far right, following their graduation ceremony, Aug. 26. ODS provides staff corps officers and several restricted line designators with training necessary to prepare them to function in their role as newly commissioned Naval officers.

220912-N-HG389-0008 SINGAPORE (Sep. 12, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Timothy Giffin, selected for chief petty officer, speaks about the events of 9/11 during a remembrance ceremony hosted by Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73) in Singapore, Sept. 12. COMLOG WESTPAC is the U.S. Navys premiere maritime mobile logistics organization, which supports the Seventh Fleet area of operations. Located in Southeast Asia, COMLOG WESTPAC logistically supplies the U.S. Navys deployed surface units and aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific along with regional allies and partners, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Nicholas Schaal, the safety environmental officer in charge with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, gets pinned by his family during his promotion ceremony at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 1, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

KEY WEST, Fla. (July 15, 2022) U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mark Fedor, departs the change of command ceremony where U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Douglas Fears relinquished command of Joint Interagency Task Force South to U Fedor at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center in Key West, Fla. July 15, 2022. JIATF-South detects and monitors illegal trafficking in the air and on the water, and supports international and interagency operations that stop illegal drug trafficking. It operates in waters covering 42 million square miles of the western hemisphere, predominately with its 20 official partner nations.

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NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 26, 2022) An Officer Development School (ODS) class 22070 distinguished graduate at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), stands for a group photo with Capt. Everett Alcorn, commanding officer, OTCN, left, and Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, right, following the class graduation ceremony, Aug. 26. ODS provides staff corps officers al restricted line designators with training necessary to prepare them to function in their role as newly commissioned Naval officers.

220819-N-ED185-2044SILVERDALE, Wash. (Aug. 19, 2022) Cmdr. Brian T. Murphy, commanding officer of the blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731), speaks during a change of command ceremony for the submarine at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Wash., Aug. 19, 2022. Cmdr. Michael A. Lyle relieved Murphy as the 18th commanding officer of Alabama (Blue).

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Sept. 12, 2022) - First Responders from Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Emergency Services along with Commander, Joint Region Marianas Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Luckett observed the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at Fire Station 1 onboard NBG, Sept. 12. Firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), police officers, Chief Petty Officers (CPO), and CPO Selects from throughout the region participated in the ceremony to pay tribute to the lives of 343 firefighters, 62 law enforcement officers, eight emergency medical technicians, and 2,581 civilians who were lost during the attacks. The ceremony included 10 full blasts from the airhorns symbolizing the signal made to evacuate the World Trade Center, followed by a moment of silence. Firefighters also marked the anniversary with a stair climb at the Charles King Fitness Center. The firefighters assigned 15-

U.S. Navy Chaplain from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, reads a prayer during a naturalization ceremony aboard the Battleship USS North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2022. 18 Marines from 15 countries and five continents swore the Oath of Allegiance and received their citizenship. Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen after he or she fulfills the requirements to become a citizen established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.

CAPT G. H. Mensch, commanding officer aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713), speaks to the audience during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Presentation of a distinction in the Order of Orange-Nassau by the Equader Commander Schout-at-night ir. P.e.r. Leertouwer (1939, right) on the GW-Fregat Hr.Ms air deck. Tromp (F 801, 1975-1999) During the squadron trip 1/89 in English waters.

221007-N-DW158-1115 SEA OF JAPAN (Oct. 7, 2022) Command Master Chief Jeremy Douglas, right, Ronald Reagans command master chief, presents Capt. Fred Goldhammer, commanding officer of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), with his commissioning pennant during a change of command ceremony in the Sea of Japan, Oct 7. During the ceremony, Goldhammer was relieved by Capt. Daryle Cardone as the ships commanding officer. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Newly promoted CDR Martin with the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer after being promoted.

220910-N-RB168-0076 SOMERSET, Pa., (Sept. 10, 2022) Capt. Chris Brown, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), gives a speech at the Somerset County Courthouse. The U.S. Navy sent 22 Sailors from USS Somerset to Somerset County for a multi-day trip to attend the the 21st anniversary observance of 9/11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial, and serve in a uniformed capacity as escorts, honoring the families of the 40 passengers and crew that perished on Flight 93. USS Somerset personnel participated in various service and engagement Community Relations projects (COMRELs) during their trip.

060529-F-0193C-013. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Aug. 10, 2022) Capt. Dave Pollard, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), delivers remarks during a press conference as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment, Aug. 10, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Vice Adm. Sean Buck, the U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent, receives a brief on the in-processing procedure at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Maryland, June 29, 2022. U.S. Naval Academy in-processing began today for midshipman candidates for the Class of 2026 who came directly from the fleet, attended the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS), or are international students. The NAPS and prior-enlisted midshipmen candidates provide midshipmen candidates mentorship and guidance to their classmates during Plebe Summer, the demanding six-week indoctrination period intended to transition the candidates from civilian to military life.

220917-N-GF955-1184RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 17, 2022) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Aaron Arky, right, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), and Capt. Maris Polencs, commander of the Latvian navy, exchange gifts during a tour of the ship in Riga, Latvia, Sept. 17, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

221021-N-LZ839-1039NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 21, 2022) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Brian Riley, assigned to the wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), speaks at the ships chief pinning ceremony at the Nauticus museum, Oct. 21, 2022. During the ceremony, 15 Sailors were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. The Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony is considered one of the most significant milestones of an enlisted Sailors career.

060911-N-7293M-045. Base: Suitland State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220813-N-QI061-1353ALAMEDA, Calif. (August 13, 2022) Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks at the 100th Anniversary of the Aircraft Carrier ceremony aboard the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum in Alameda, Calif., August 13. U.S. 2nd Fleet employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

221111-N-XC372-1403 NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETARY OF THE PACIFIC-PUNCHBOWL, Hawaii (Nov. 11, 2022) Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Clearfield, Deputy Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks during the Oahu Veterans Council Veterans Day Ceremony 2022. The Oahu Veterans Council hosted senior military leaders and government officials for the 103rd annual observance of Veterans Day.

110923-N-FC670-196ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 23, 2011) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks during a change of office ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy where he relieved Adm. Gary Roughead as Chief of Naval Operations.

220908-N-UB993-1072 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 8, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea shakes hands with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday before the Change of Office ceremony held at Mahan Hall, United States Naval Academy, Sept. 8, 2022. Honea relieved MCPON Russell Smith to become the 16th MCPON.

120524-N-WL435-223NEW YORK (May 24, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert talks with Sailors at a U.N. Community Advisors Reception aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Fleet Week New York 2012. Fleet Week New York 2012 marks the 25th year the city has celebrated the nations sea services. This year, the seven-day event coincides with the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will host more than 6,000 service members from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team in addition to coalition ships from around the world.

220510-N-NT811-0005 WASHINGTON (May 10, 2022) - Vice Adm. John B. Nowell Jr., the chief of naval personnel, speaks to the crowd before administering the oath of enlistment to five future Sailors during a Navy Day celebration at Nationals Park. Hosted by the Major League Baseball organization, the Navy Day celebration kicked off a series of games honoring service members with special programming and participation.

220519-N-YD731-1232 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (May 19, 2022) Capt. Dave Pollard, the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), is pinned by family member during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship. During the ceremony, Pollard relieved Capt. Robert Aguilar as commanding officer of George H.W. Bush. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable war fighting capability as the flagship of the carrier strike group which maintains maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

060928-N-8132M-091. Base: Ns Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Autumn Riddell, commanding officer, Bravo Surgical Company, 3d Medical Battalion, inspects a Sailor during a service dress blue uniform inspection, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2022. Bravo Surgical Company conducts unit uniform inspections bi-annually in order to ensure the Sailors uniforms are adequately maintained and ready for use.

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