Naval Ceremonies and Honors

Sailors in formal attire conducting ceremonial duties aboard naval vessels, reflecting military traditions and respect during significant events.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Darius Banaji, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) deputy director for operations, renders a salute during an interment ceremony for U.S. Navy Fireman Second Class Richard E. Casto at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 24, 2022. Casto was assigned to the USS Oklahoma which sustained fire from Japanese aircraft and multiple torpedo hits causing the ship to capsize and resulted in the deaths of more than 400 crew members on Dec. 7, 1941, at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and the nation.

Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, and Command Master Chief Bryan Davis, render honors during a burial at sea ceremony on the ships aircraft elevator, July 12, 2022. The remains of 30 service and family members were committed to the sea. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming operation.

KITTERY, Me. Sept. 30, 2022, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: Submarine Maintenance Engineering Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP) Activity Change of Command. Capt. Carey Pantling (left) salutes Capt. Joseph Meier (right) as command is passed to Capt. Meier as Commanding Officer, SUBMEPP as (center) Rdml. Jonathan Rucker, Program Executive Officer, Attack Submarines, the presiding officer, looks on.

220714-N-VI040-1098 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (July 14, 2022) Cmdr. M.E. Kawika Chang, the oncoming commanding officer of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, reads his orders during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan July 14, 2022. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 along with 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

NEWPORT, R.I. (July 22, 2022) Capt. Michael York, commanding officer, Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS), passes through sideboys during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Newport, July 22. Capt. Jason Warner relieved York as the NSCS commanding officer. NSCS prepares newly commissioned Supply Corps officers from the U.S. Naval Academy, Officer Candidate School and Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, as well as limited duty officers or officers who have been re-designated into the community, to serve in the fleet in entry-level positions.

NAPLES, ITALY -- Vice Adm. Yancy Lindsey, commander, Navy Installations Command salutes Rear Adm. Scott Gray, during the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) change of command onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, May 26, 2022. Navy Region EURAFCENT oversees nine installations in seven countries, enabling U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed, in order to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Sept. 10, 2022) - Cmdr. Sara Gonzalez, from Bonita, California, delivers remarks during the Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) Solomon Islands closing ceremony aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during PP22. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands included participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Darius Banaji, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) deputy director for operations, renders a salute during an interment ceremony for U.S. Navy Fireman Second Class Richard E. Casto at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 24, 2022. Casto was assigned to the USS Oklahoma which sustained fire from Japanese aircraft and multiple torpedo hits causing the ship to capsize and resulted in the deaths of more than 400 crew members on Dec. 7, 1941, at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. DPAAs mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and the nation.

Capt. Matthew W. Hebert, former commanding officer of Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC), is presented his flag at the end of the recitation of "Old Glory" during his change of command and retirement ceremony held at the National Naval Aviation Museum aboard Naval Air Staiton Pensacola, Sept. 30. NMOTC oversees 6 detachments and 12 training centers in more than 60 facilities spread across the U.S. with more than 65 instructional programs within aviation, surface and undersea warfare in addition to expeditionary forces and special operations medicine.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2022) - Capt. Hank Kim, Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) mission commander, right, presents Capt. Timothy Quast a Legion of Merit medal during Quasts retirement and change of command ceremony aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during PP22. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

221001-N-EF547-1070 SAN DIEGO OPAREA (Oct. 1, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) prays at a burial at sea ceremony. Lake Champlain is operating in the Pacific Ocean and is homeported in San Diego.

220929-N-GV721-1242 SAN DIEGO (September 29, 2022) Capt. Domitilo M. Pastorin relieved Capt. Michael P. Joyner Commander, Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command San Diego (REDCOM SD), onboard USS Midway Museum during a change of command ceremony. REDCOM SD provides support to 19 Navy Reserve Centers spread across Calif., Ariz., Colo., N.M., Nev., Utah, Hawaii, and the U.S. Territory of Guam.

Rear Admiral Alvin B. Koeneman, CHIEF of Chaplains/Director of Religious Ministeries, applauds Captain Thomas G. Kelley during the captain's retirement ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. During his distinguished naval career, Kelley received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving in Vietnam. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220630-N-AS200-3512 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 30, 2022) - Capt. Matthew C. Riethmiller, commodore, Naval Construction Group One (NCG-1), left, renders a salute as he is "piped ashore" during a Change of Command ceremony for NCG-1 onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC). NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY EL CENTRO, Calif. (May 10, 2022) Capt. Michael D. Lee, right, relieves Capt. William A. Perkins, left, in front of Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett, commander, Navy Region Southwest, during a change of command and retirement ceremony on board Naval Air Facility El Centro. During the ceremony, Lee relieved Perkins, who subsequently retired after 28 years of service, as commanding officer.

161022-N-N0101-102 DETROIT (Oct. 22, 2016) Adm. Phil Davidson (left), commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF), congratulates Cmdr. Michael Desmond, commander, USS Detroit (LCS 7), during the commissioning ceremony for the Navy's newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship. LCS-7 is the sixth U.S. ship named in honor of city of Detroit.

Admiral Linda Fagan, commandant, U.S. Coast Guard speaks during a ceremony at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, August 19, 2022. Tahoma and Campbell were welcomed to Naval Station Newport during a change of homeport ceremony.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 3, 2022) - Capt. David Sobba, right, is presented the Meritorious Service Medal for his service as commanding officer of Navy Data Center (NAVDATCEN) during a change of command ceremony aboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka, June 3, 2022. NAVDATCEN provides critical operational reports to Commander, Seventh Fleet Task Force commanders and warfighters in support of their mission to project power, provide a forward presence, and maintain mutual defense agreements of the United States and allied interests.

120505-N-GA145-860NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 5, 2012) Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Liang Guanglie departs the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) following a tour of the ship. Liang and his delegation are visiting military bases on both the east and west coasts. The visits emphasize the importance of improving our capacities to cooperate in areas of mutual interest, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and counter-piracy.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (June 3, 2022) Cmdr. John C. Smith (left), incoming commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (Blue), salutes Capt. John Cage, commodore of Commander, Submarine Squadron 20, while stating he has relieved Cmdr. Bill Dull of his duties during a change of command ceremony held at the chapel onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

221007-N-DW158-1047 SEA OF JAPAN (Oct. 7, 2022) Rear Adm. Buzz Donnelly, middle, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, shakes hands with Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, during a change of command ceremony in the Sea of Japan, Oct 7. During the ceremony, Goldhammer was properly relieved by Capt. Daryle Cardone as the 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.

Rear Adm. Michael Day (left), relieves Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley (right) as commander of the Coast Guard 14th District while Vice Adm. Michael McAllister (middle), commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, presides during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, June 10, 2022. Sibley departs to continue his Coast Guard Career as the deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area.

120622-N-YM863-554 NAVAL WEAPONS STATION SEAL BEACH, Calif. (June 22, 2012) Capt. Terry W. Auberry receives a flag from Cmdr. Douglas Harold as he retires during his change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.

220425-N-XC372-1342 NEW DELHI (Apr. 25, 2022) Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, center, and Gen. Kōji Yamazaki, Japan Joint Staff Chief of Staff, left, speak with Adm. Sir Tony Radakin, Professional Head of the United Kingdoms Armed Forces, before an Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day ceremony at the Delhi Commonwealth War Cemetery. Aquilino visited New Delhi to meet with regional partners and to discuss collaborative approaches to security challenges at the Raisina Dialogue 2022.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune hosted a Change of Command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on July 22, 2022. U.S. Navy Captain Kevin J. Brown (pictured right) assumed command from Captain Reginald S. Ewing III.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 4, 2022) Lt. Ron Wade, chaplain aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), delivers the invocation during a ceremony on the flight deck of Spruance in reverence of the Battle of Midway. 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.

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 30, 2018) Adm. Phil Davidson, left, relieves Adm. Harry Harris, right, as commander of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). USPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win.

KITTERY, ME. May 27, 2022, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: USS Texas (SSN 775) Change of Command Ceremony was held at the shipyard where Cmdr. Kenneth Cooke (right) was relieved by Cmdr. K. Chad Ingle (left) as Commanding Officer, Texas. Pictured (center) Capt. Henry Roenke, Deputy Commander, Submarine Squadron TWO, presided over the ceremony.

CDR. Stephen Staub passes Capt. Benjamin Lee the American flag during the Old Glory presentation at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor (NMRTC-PH) Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony on June 23, 2022 at the Hickam Officer's Club, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Capt. (Ret.) Christopher Tepera retired after 26 years of U.S. Naval service and relinquished command to Capt. Victor Diaz.

NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (Aug 12, 2022) - Cmdr. Thomas Dixon, left, gives a speech as assumes command of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758), during a change of command ceremony held at the base chapel, Aug 12. Asheville is one of five forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15.

Vice Adm. James E. Service, commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet, speaks during the change of command ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). CAPT. Thomas A. Mercer is being relieved as commanding officer of the ship by Capt. George D. O`Brien Jr.. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Adm. Linda Fagan, 27th commandant of the Coast Guard, stands with Capt. Anne O'Connell, commanding officer of CGC Campbell (WMEC 909), and Cmdr. Piero Pecora, commanding officer of CGC Tahoma (WMEC 908) during a change of homeport ceremony at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, on August 19, 2022. NAVSTA Newport is home to nearly 50 U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Army Reserve commands and federal activities.

U.S. Navy Chaplain Lt. Andrew P. Wyns conducts a prayer during the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) change of command ceremony in Quantico, Va., June 24, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, to the incoming commander.

220701-N-RU672-002 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 30, 2022) - Capt. Michael W. Meno relieved Capt. Matthew C. Riethmiller as commander of Naval Construction Group One, Thursday, June 30th, in a change of command ceremony held at the parade grinder located on Naval Base Ventura County.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 1, 2022) - U.S. Navy Rear Adm. John Menoni, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, gives his remarks at an All Hands On Deck Welcoming Party and Concert during the Fleet Week Port Everglades festivities, May 1, 2022. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

KITTERY, ME. May 27, 2022, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: USS Texas (SSN 775) Change of Command Ceremony was held at the shipyard where Cmdr. Kenneth Cooke was relieved by Cmdr. K. Chad Ingle as Commanding Officer, Texas. At the podium, Cmdr. Ingle makes remarks.

NORFOLK (April 17, 2012) Cmdr. Juan Escrigas, commanding officer of the Spanish navy frigate SPS Blas de Lezo (F103), welcomes aboard Rear Adm. Michael C. Manazir, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8. Blas de Lezo is in Norfolk for an eight-day visit sponsored by the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109).

060927-N-0916O-193. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

JAVA SEA (July 25, 2022) - Cmdr. Pat Coley, from Raleigh, North Carolina, command chaplain assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), speaks at a wreath laying ceremony while the ship transits the Java Sea, July 25, 2022. The ceremony was in honor of the 53 Indonesian National Military-Naval Force Sailors lost aboard the Indonesian Cakra-class diesel-electric attack submarine KRI Nanggala (402) that sunk, April 21, 2021, off the coast of Bali. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

San Diego (May 27, 2022) Sailors applaud during the Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 11 change of command ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) on May 27. Capt. Ken Douglas relieved Capt. Patrick Friedman as commodore.

220812-N-GR655-0158 GROTON, Connecticut (August 12, 2022) - Cmdr. Robert Low, incoming commanding officer of the USS Delaware (SSN 791), delivers remarks during a change-of command ceremony in Groton, Connecticut, Aug. 12, 2022. Low relieved Cmdr. Matthew Horton during the ceremony. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE 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.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (May 6, 2022) U.S. Navy Capt. David Faehnle (right) recieves the Legion of Merit award from Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Gray, commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, during a Change of Command ceremony held on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ). U.S. Navy Capt. Brian R. Iber relieves Capt. David J. Faehnle as the commanding officer of CLDJ.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, speaks with African delegates during the Africa Aersopace and Defence Exhibition 2022 opening ceremonies, Sept. 21, 2022, at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Centurion, South Africa. Fostering regional relationships among African partners allows for the opening of dialogue and helps build regional solutions that we can help our African partners implement to address regional concerns.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC 623) holds a change of command ceremony in Astoria, Ore., July 22, 2022. Cmdr. Brock S. Eckel relieved Cmdr. Craig Allen Jr. as the Steadfasts commanding officer during a ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, Deputy Commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area.

Commissioning of USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) took place on April 1, 2023 at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.

220402-N-PN850-1005 WILMINGTON, DE (Apr. 2, 2022) Capt. Kenneth C. Collins leads the Navy Band at the commissioning of the USS Delaware

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Outgoing Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity Commanding Officer Cmdr. Matthew Erdner shakes hands with incoming Commanding Officer Cmdr. Christina Carino at the end of the change of command ceremony June 29, at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 8, 2022) Command Master Chief Toby Ruiz recites The Watch during the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) 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.

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 14, 2022) Rear Adm. Brad Collins, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, shakes hands with Capt. David Baird after awarding him a Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, July 14, 2022. Capt. Teague Suarez assumed command from Baird as both commander, U.S. Naval Activities, Spain and commanding officer, NAVSTA Rota.

220603-N-XZ205-2116SAN DIEGO (June 3, 2022) Capt. Catherine Bayne, the San Diego Markets former deputy director (center), gives remarks during her retirement ceremony at Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, Harbor Drive Annex June 3. Bayne served in the Navy for 32 years. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego's mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC San Diego employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2022) Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, Commandant Naval District Washington, middle, talks with Cmdr. Alfonza White, commanding officer of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21), left, and Cmdr. Brian Kemmitz prior to a Women in Business event in support of Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore, Sept. 9, 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore 2022 is an annual public event that celebrates the contributions and maritime capabilities of the U.S. sea services.

061020-N-3165S-047. Base: USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79)

KINGS BAY, Ga. (July 1, 2022) Cmdr. Michael Graham (left), incoming commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (Blue), salutes Capt. John Cage, commodore of Submarine Squadron 20, while stating he has relieved Cmdr. Darrell Brown of his duties during a change of command ceremony held at the chapel onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

060518-N-9742R-001. Complete Scene Caption: The Commander of US Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR) Admiral (ADM) Harry Ulrich, presents the Medal of Honor to retired Croatian Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Stecko Herceg on behalf of US Navy CHIEF Watertender (CW) Peter Tomich on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). Peter Tomich, a US citizen of Croatian heritage, gave his life to save his shipmates aboard the USS UTAH during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. This is the last Medal of Honor from the 20th century to be presented to a next-of-kin.Croatia (May 182006) -- U.S. Navy Admiral Harry UlrichCommanderU.S. Naval Forces Europepresents the Medal of Honor to retired Croation Army Lieutenant Colonel Stecko Herceg on behalf of U.S. Navy CHIEF Watertender PeterTomich on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Peter Tomicha U.S. citizen of Croation heritagegave his life to save

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 18, 2022) Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 delivers remarks 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.

220923-N-DQ752-0068 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO FT. SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Sept. 23, 2022) Capt. Paul Allen, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC) (right) relieves Capt. Ann Annie Case, former commanding officer of NMTSC (left) of duty with Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command (center) during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston. NMTSC is the Navy component command that provides administrative and operational control over Navy staff and students assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus and other medical programs in the San Antonio area.

U.S. Navy Cmrd. Damon Sumerall, commanding officer of Naval Technical Training Center Lackland, and U.S. Navy Capt. Errol Laumann, commanding officer of Navy Information Operations Command Texas, lead sailors in a processional during the Pilgrimage to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, April 4, 2022. The Pilgrimage to the Alamo is a memorial tribute honoring the heroes of the Battle of the Alamo on San Jacinto Day. The event is hosted by the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and consists of a processional of military, community groups, and individuals culminating with wreaths placed in front of the Alamo.

220330-N-PU674-1011 PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 30, 2022) Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), right, presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Maj. Larry Black during the 2021 Military Instructor of the Year (MIOY) ceremony in the NETC headquarters courtyard. Black, an instructor for the University of South Florida Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, was selected as the NROTC MIOY.

The official party for the Joint Force Command Norfolk, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and Combined Joint Operations from the Sea - Centre of Excellence change of command ceremony bow their heads in prayer during the ceremony held aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Jan. 12, 2024. Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer was relieved by Vice Adm. Doug Perry as commander, Joint Force Command Norfok, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea - Centre of Excellence. U.S. 2nd Fleet is tasked with employing maritime forces in the Atlantic and Arctic to ensure acceess, deter aggression, and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

220923-N-NU634-094NORFOLK (Oct. 23, 2022) - Cmdr. Thad D. Tasso, commanding officer, USS Hué City (CG 66), presents Retired Capt. Tom Eubanks, Hué Citys first commanding officer, the Ensign flown Sept. 14, 2022 marking the 31st anniversary of the ships commissioning, during the decommissioning ceremony of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Hué City (CG 66) after 31 years of naval service. Following decommissioning, the ship is slated to be towed tothe Navys Inactive Ships facility in Philadelphia, Pa., where it will be in a Logistical Support Asset status.

San Pedro, Calif. (May 28, 2022) - Retired Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, right, chairman of the board for the Battleship USS Iowa Museum, talks with Navy officers aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum as part of a Surface Navy Association gathering during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) in San Pedro, Calif., May 28, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Brian Keenan stands in front of his divisionduring a pass-in-review ceremony inside Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command, Jan. 18, 2024. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

220513-N-OA516-1156SAN DIEGO (May 13, 2022) - Capt. Jeffrrey Heames gives remarks during the Surface Development Squadron One change of command ceremony. During the ceremony, Capt. Shea Thompson relieved Capt. Heames as Commander, Surface Development Squadron One.

061020-N-3165S-045. Base: USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120528-N-IZ292-062NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Allied Joint Force Command Naples, delivers remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. During the ceremony, veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the those who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943.

221011-N-DB724-2221CEBU, Philippines (Oct. 11, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, gives a speech at the opening ceremony of Exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas 2022 in Cebu, Philippines, Oct. 11. Sama Sama-Lumbas is a multilateral exercise and includes forces from Philippines, the United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability.

PORT KLANG, Malaysia (Sept. 27, 2012) Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, arrives aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during the ship's visit to Malaysia in conjunction with the 2012 Western Pacific Naval Symposium.

240108-N-VM650-1073 MANILA, PHILIPPINES (Jan. 8, 2024) Capt. Craig Trent is piped aboard during a change of command ceremony aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). During the ceremony, Trent relieved Capt. Thomas Chekouras as Commodore, Destroyer Squadron ONE. USS Sterett is in the Philippines for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional partnerships. Sterett is assigned to Carrier Strike Group 1 and deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

KITTERY, ME. May 27, 2022, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: USS Texas (SSN 775) Change of Command Ceremony was held at the shipyard where Cmdr. Kenneth Cooke was relieved by Cmdr. K. Chad Ingle as Commanding Officer, Texas. At the podium, Guest Speaker, Capt. Matthew Boland, Commander, Submarine Squadron TWELVE, makes remarks.

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)

220427-N-XC372-3028 NEW DELHI (Apr. 27, 2022) Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a Guard of Honour ceremony at Indias Ministry of Defence headquarters. Aquilino visited New Delhi to meet with regional partners and to discuss collaborative approaches to security challenges at the Raisina Dialogue 2022.

050722-N-2383B-007. Base: US Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CNO

220916-N-ND021-1002 NORFOLK, VA. (September 16, 2022) Vice Adm. Jim Kilby, deputy commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, describes USS Monterey's (CG 61) history and accomplishments during its decommissioning ceremony. Monterey was commissioned on June 16, 1990, and was a U.S. Navy warship for 32 years.

Norfolk, Va. (September 1, 2022). Commander Carnell Aurelio, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, addresses members of his family and command during his promotion ceremony aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64). The ceremony occurred in front of the Battleships iconic turret No. 1 and was attended by members of his family and command. The ceremony was hosted and coordinated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. The museum offers military ceremonies for area commands without cost as part of their military outreach offerings. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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

Captain David R. Gervis, Commanding Officer of the new Naval Medical/Dental Clinic speaks at the opening ceremonies of the facilities, in Quantico, Virginia, on July 25, 2000. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAVY MED

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), is piped ashore 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.

220926-N-LI114-1050 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 26, 2022) Rear Adm. Buzz Donnelly, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, left, and Capt. Fred Goldhammer, center, commanding officer of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), bid farewell to Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Rear Adm. Kyung Cheol Kim, Director, Maritime Operations Center, ROK Fleet Command (ROKFLT), during a departure ceremony in Busan, ROK, Sept. 26. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 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.

Cmdr. Todd Wimmer, the commanding officer of Base Astoria, shakes hands with Rear Adm. Jon Hickey, the Director of Operational Logistics, during an establishment ceremony in Warrenton, Oregon, to formally establish Coast Guard Base Astoria Oct. 26, 2022. Base Astoria is located in Warrenton and will provide operational logistics support for Coast Guard units across the Thirteenth Coast Guard Districts Oregon and Southern Washington regions.

220610-N-VP266-1120 WASHINGTON (June 10, 2022) -- Rear Adm. Michael Steffen, commandant, Naval District Washington, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Washington Navy Yards Leutze Park, June 10, 2022. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore relieved Steffen, becoming Naval District Washingtons 93rd commandant.

Navy Capt. Jenny Burkett, director of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, provides comments during a celebration of the 10-Year Anniversary of the grand opening of the current Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on Jan. 30, 2024.

220708-N-ZS023-1122 SAN DIEGO (July 8, 2022) Cmdr. Christopher Wolff delivers remarks to Sailors aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) Blue Crew. LCS are fast, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to operate in near-shore environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS are capable of supporting forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 1, 2022) Cmdr. Kenji Igawa, incoming commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), reads his orders during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship, forward-deployed to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 1. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

SAN DIEGO, - Cmdr. Joseph D. Foster, relieved Cmdr. Anthony S. Massy as the commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a change of command ceremony on 8 September 2022.The ceremony was held at Murphy Canyon Chapel with Cmdr. Lynch as the presiding officer.

220530-N-IW125-1041 KEY WEST, Fla. (May 30, 2022) Capt. Elizabeth Regoli gives a speech as the keynote speaker at the Key West Cemetery during a Memorial Day service in Key West, Fla. May 30, 2022. Naval Air Station Key West is the state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels, and is the premier training center for surface and subsurface military operations.

Rear Adm. Laura Dickey, outgoing 5th District commander, shakes hands with Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath, incoming 5th District commander, at the 5th District's change-of-command ceremony in Portsmouth, Virginia, May 11, 2022. The change of command is a time-honored tradition that promotes continuity and authority of command within the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Emily Velez.

221014-N-DK722-1001 NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DEVESELU, Romania (Oct. 14, 2022) Cmdr. Jonathan P. Schermerhorn renders a hand salute to sideboys 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.

000921-N-0872M-505. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: COMNAVSURFLANT

Flag bearer Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Jennifer Warzecha, from Portland, Connecticut, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, presents the ceremonial flag to Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, Fords commanding officer during a burial at sea ceremony on the ships aircraft elevator 3, July 12, 2022. During the ceremony, the cremains of 30 souls were committed to the sea in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting an independent steaming operation.

040723-N-8295E-016. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220520-N-RU672-0042 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (May 20, 2022) Senior Chief Electronics Technician Daniel Altobelli, assigned to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), delivers "Olde Glory" remarks during a retirement ceremony for Master-at-Arms 1st Class Stephanie Durazo at the Seabee Chapel. 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, welcomes Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff into the Home of the Commandants before the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. June 24, 2022

221129-N-XN177-1310 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) - Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), left, and Capt. Gary Harrington, executive officer, speak with members of the media in the hangar bay Nov. 29, 2022. Tripoli returned to Naval Base San Diego following the ship's maiden deployment where they operated in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

060723-N-8977L-147. Base: Antofagasta Country: Chile (CHL)

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher Grady pins a campaign streamer to the U.S. Strategic Command command flag in recognition of outgoing U.S. Strategic Command Commander U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Chas A. Richards service during a change of command ceremony, Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

230331-N-TT639-1137 SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2023) - Lt. j.g. Eva Pahl, assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), right, sings the National Anthem during a commissioning ceremony for Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Matthew McLendon aboard the USS Midway Museum March 31. McLendon was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Two. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 27. 2022) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Murphy gives a speech during a burial-at-sea ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Aug. 27, 2022. Bataan is underway conducting an Afloat Training Group engineering inspection as part of the basic phase training cycle.

Russell Rumbaugh, wearing a grey suit, was one of several distinguised guests who comprised the official party onstage at the commissioning ceremony of USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) on April 1, 2023 at NBVC Port Hueneme.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (May 20, 2022) Capt. Theron Davis, outgoing commanding officer of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) (Gold), speaks to distinguished guests, family and crew during a change of command ceremony held at the World War II memorial pavilion onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Davis is relieved by Capt. John Roussakies. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ashley Berumen (Released)

Commander Carl R. Anderson, Commanding Officer, salutes Vice Admiral Roger F. Bacon, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic; during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Adm. Carlisle A.H. Trost, Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett, and Adm. Frank B. Kelso II stand at attention during the change of command ceremony at which Kelso will assume the position of chief of naval operations from Trost. The ceremony is taking place at the Naval Academy. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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