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Incoming Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Hart, passes through side boys during CJTF-HOA change of command ceremony.

Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) Incoming Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Hart, passes through side boys during CJTF-HOA change of command ceremo More

Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, passes through side boys at the conclusion of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of command ceremony.

Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, passes through side boys at the conclusion of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) change of More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Hart acknowledges receiving command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S Army Gen. John Abizaid.

Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Hart acknowledges receiving command of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S Army Gen. J More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Hart receives the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) command flag from Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, during CJTF-HOA change of command ceremony.

Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Hart receives the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) command flag from Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abi More

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 (CJTF-HOA).

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

Outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commander (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Rear Adm. Richard Hunt, Commander U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, and incoming CJTF-HOA Commander, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Hart, salute the colors.

Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) Outgoing Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commander (CJTF-HOA), U.S. Rear Adm. Richard Hunt, Commander U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, and inco More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Richard Hunt receives the Defense Superior Service Medal for his tour as Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from Commander.

Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Richard Hunt receives the Defense Superior Service Medal for his tour as Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) from Commander More

U.S. Rear Adm. Richard Hunt relinquishes the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) command flag to Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, during CJTF-HOA change of command ceremony.

Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (Feb. 14, 2007) U.S. Rear Adm. Richard Hunt relinquishes the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) command flag to Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. John Abiz More

Vice Adm. David J. Venlet receives his shoulder boards during his promotion ceremony from his wife and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen.

Paxtuxent River, Md. (Feb. 16, 2007) Vice Adm. David J. Venlet receives his shoulder boards during his promotion ceremony from his wife and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen. Venlet also took com More

From left, Capt. Robert Malene, Vice Adm. Walter B. Massenburg, Vice Adm. David J. Venlet and Dr. Delores M. Etter, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, salute at the completion.

Paxtuxent River, Md. (Feb. 16, 2007) From left, Capt. Robert Malene, Vice Adm. Walter B. Massenburg, Vice Adm. David J. Venlet and Dr. Delores M. Etter, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes during his arrival at the change of command ceremony for Commander, Naval Air Systems Command at Naval Air Station Paxtuxent River.

Paxtuxent River, Md. (Feb. 16, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes during his arrival at the change of command ceremony for Commander, Naval Air Systems Command at Naval Air Station P More

Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh addresses service members and guests during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 27, 2007) Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh addresses service members and guests during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Walsh relinquished command of U.S. Naval Forc More

Service members and guests salute as a color guard presents the U.S. and Bahraini flags during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's headquarters aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 27, 2007) Service members and guests salute as a color guard presents the U.S. and Bahraini flags during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's headquarters ab More

Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff salutes while passing through sideboys during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 27, 2007) Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff salutes while passing through sideboys during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Cosgriff assumed command of U.S. Naval For More

During a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff salutes Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh, while Deputy Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Rear Adm. Scott Swift looks on.

MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 27, 2007) During a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff salutes Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh, while Deputy Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central More

Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh salutes after passing through sideboys during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 27, 2007) Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh salutes after passing through sideboys during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Walsh relinquished command of U.S. Naval Fo More

Flying F/A-18C Hornets above USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Capt. Craig Williams, foreground, and Capt. Richard Butler look up for a photo during their airborne change of command ceremony.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Flying F/A-18C Hornets above USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Capt. Craig Williams, foreground, and Capt. Richard Butler look up for a photo during their airborne change of command cere More

Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, Capt. Richard Butler prepares to make an arrested landing aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, Capt. Richard Butler prepares to make an arrested landing aboard USS Ronald Reag More

Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, Capt. Richard Butler makes an arrested landing aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) upon his return to the ship following an airborne change of command ceremony.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, Capt. Richard Butler makes an arrested landing aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) upon his return to the ship following an airborne change of c More

Capt. Craig Williams, foreground, and Capt. Richard Butler fly F/A-18C Hornets above USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during their airborne change of command ceremony.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Capt. Craig Williams, foreground, and Capt. Richard Butler fly F/A-18C Hornets above USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during their airborne change of command ceremony. Butler, a Universi More

Cmdr. Sara Joyner receives honors as she enters a change of command ceremony on Oceana Naval Air Station.

OCEANA, Va. (Mar. 02, 2007) Cmdr. Sara Joyner receives honors as she enters a change of command ceremony on Oceana Naval Air Station. Joyner assumed command of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, the "Gunslinger More

Sailors, friends and family members of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, the Gunslingers , watch during the squadron�s change of command ceremony on Oceana Naval Air Station.

OCEANA, Va. (Mar. 02, 2007) Sailors, friends and family members of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, the "Gunslingers", watch during the squadrons change of command ceremony on Oceana Naval Air Station. Cmdr. More

Adm. William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, and Lt. General Daniel P. Leaf, Deputy Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, walk through side boys during the change of command ceremony for U.S. Pacific Command.

CAMP H. M. SMITH, Hawaii (Mar. 12, 2007) Adm. William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, and Lt. General Daniel P. Leaf, Deputy Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, walk through side boys during the chan More

Gen. John P. Abizaid, right, inspects the troops for a final time during the Change of Command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla.

TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2007) Gen. John P. Abizaid, right, inspects the troops for a final time during the Change of Command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla., as Col. Shawn Mateer, ceremony command More

Adm. William J. Fallon, Commander United States Central Command shakes the hand of his predecessor, Gen. John P. Abizaid.

TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2007) Adm. William J. Fallon, Commander United States Central Command shakes the hand of his predecessor, Gen. John P. Abizaid at a Change of Command ceremony held at MacDill Air Force Bas More

ecretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers his speech at the U.S. Central Command Change of Command ceremony.

TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2007) Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers his speech at the U.S. Central Command Change of Command ceremony. Adm. William J. Fallon took command of CENTCOM from Gen. John P. Abi More

Adm. William J. Fallon receives the colors from Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates

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 for the first time as commander of U.S. Central Command.

TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2007) Adm. William J. Fallon addresses service members and other attendees for the first time as commander of U.S. Central Command. Fallon took over for Gen. John P. Abizaid at a Change o More

Adm. William J. Fallon receives a round of applause from the Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates and Change of Command ceremony attendees.

TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2007) Adm. William J. Fallon receives a round of applause from the Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates and Change of Command ceremony attendees. Fallon took over command of U.S. Central More

Gen. John P. Abizaid, right, shakes the hand of the new U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. William J. Fallon.

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

Capt. Richard P. Snyder and Capt. David Hulse cut the cake during a change of command reception held aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Mar. 22, 2007) Capt. Richard P. Snyder and Capt. David Hulse cut the cake during a change of command reception held aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Snyder rel More

Two camels rest in front of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while the ship is moored during a port visit.

JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Mar. 23, 2007) Two camels rest in front of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while the ship is moored during a port visit. During the six-day visit, Sailors and Marines More

Color guard parades the colors during a change of command ceremony for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, held aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

BREMERTON, Wash. (Mar. 26, 2007) Color guard parades the colors during a change of command ceremony for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, held aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Rear Adm. Scott Van Buskirk reliev More

Capt. Jeff Bartkoski and Capt. David A. Lausman render honors to the color guard during a change of command ceremony held on the flight deck of amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 27, 2007) Capt. Jeff Bartkoski and Capt. David A. Lausman render honors to the color guard during a change of command ceremony held on the flight deck of amphibious command ship USS Blue R More

Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, Rear Adm. Carol Pottenger, Capt. David A. Lausman, and Command Master Chief John Becker render honors to the color guard during the opening of the change of command ceremony.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 27, 2007) Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, Rear Adm. Carol Pottenger, Capt. David A. Lausman, and Command Master Chief John Becker render honors to the color guard du More

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 ceremony.

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

Capt. David A. Lausman salutes as he relieves Capt. Jeff Bartkoski of command aboard amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a change of command ceremony.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Mar. 27, 2007) Capt. David A. Lausman salutes as he relieves Capt. Jeff Bartkoski of command aboard amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a change of command ceremony. The chan More

USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Sensi Jr., salutes during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship.

NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 29, 2007) USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Sensi Jr., salutes during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship. Sensi was relieved by Capt. James Gregorski during the More

Sailors assigned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor color guard parade the colors during a change of command ceremony for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31 on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Apr. 05, 2007) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor color guard parade the colors during a change of command ceremony for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31 on board Naval Station Pe More

Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Commander Navy Region Hawaii, Rear Adm. T.G. Alexander, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Apr. 05, 2007) Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Commander Navy Region Hawaii, Rear Adm. T.G. Alexander, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony for Destroyer More

Sailors assigned to Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) are posted as side boys in front of the Crommelin.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Apr. 05, 2007) Sailors assigned to Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) are posted a More

Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31, Capt. R. Bruce Stewart, is piped through the side boys at the conclusion of a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Apr. 05, 2007) Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31, Capt. R. Bruce Stewart, is piped through the side boys at the conclusion of a change of command ceremony on board Naval Station Pea More

Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31, Capt. R. Bruce Stewart, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Apr. 05, 2007) Commander Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31, Capt. R. Bruce Stewart, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Stewart assu More

Cmdr. Gordon Smith, commanding officer of the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, prepares to conduct an aerial change of command ceremony with Cmdr. Christopher Rankin.

PERSIAN GULF (Apr. 07, 2007) Cmdr. Gordon Smith, commanding officer of the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, prepares to conduct an aerial change of command ceremony with Cmdr. Christopher Ranki More

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.

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

Cmdr. Dave Adams receives the guidon from the commanding officer of the 82nd Airborne Division 4th Brigade Combat Team during a change of command ceremony for Provincial Reconstruction Team Khost.

KHOST, Afghanistan (Apr. 11, 2007) Cmdr. Dave Adams receives the guidon from the commanding officer of the 82nd Airborne Division 4th Brigade Combat Team during a change of command ceremony for Provincial Recon More

Lt. Michael Grass salute as the colors are paraded by the Marine Corps Air Facility Color Guard during a change of command ceremony for VP-47.

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Apr. 16, 2007) From left, Executive Officer Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Cmdr. Steve Deal, retired Adm. Thomas Fargo, Commanding Officer VP-47 Cmdr. Daniel Schebler, Commander Patrol and Reconna More

A composite photo of the assembled Sailors, Marines, family, friends and distinguished guests saluting as the National Anthem is played during the change of command ceremony Patrol Squadron (VP) 47.

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Apr. 16, 2007) A composite photo of the assembled Sailors, Marines, family, friends and distinguished guests saluting as the National Anthem is played during the change of command ceremony More

Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 bow their heads at change of command ceremony.

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Apr. 16, 2007) Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 bow their heads at change of command ceremony. Steve Deal relieved Cmdr. Daniel Schebler becoming the 58th commanding officer of V More

Commander, Task Force 70/75, Rear Adm. Rick Wren, pins a medal on Capt. Robert Girrier.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 27, 2007) Commander, Task Force 70/75, Rear Adm. Rick Wren, pins a medal on Capt. Robert Girrier, outgoing commodore of Destroyer Squadron 15, during a change of command ceremony. Girrier More

The official party salutes the colors at the beginning of the change of command ceremony for Patrol Squadron (VP) 5.

SIGONELLA, Sicily (May. 02, 2007) The official party salutes the colors at the beginning of the change of command ceremony for Patrol Squadron (VP) 5. Cmdr. Reggie Howard relieved Cmdr. Brent R. Klavon as comma More

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.

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

Vice Adm. Barry Costello walks through ceremonial side boys during the Commander, U.S. Third Fleet change of command ceremony.

SAN DIEGO (May. 03, 2007) Vice Adm. Barry Costello walks through ceremonial side boys during the Commander, U.S. Third Fleet change of command ceremony, where he was relieved by Vice Adm. Samuel Locklear at Thi More

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Gary Roughead, speaks during the Commander, U.S. Third Fleet change of command ceremony.

SAN DIEGO (May. 03, 2007) Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Gary Roughead, speaks during the Commander, U.S. Third Fleet change of command ceremony, where Vice Adm. Samuel Locklear relieved Vice Adm. Barry Cos More

Commander, U.S. Third Fleet staff render honors as the color guard parades the colors during the Commander, U.S. Third Fleet change of command ceremony .

SAN DIEGO (May. 03, 2007) Commander, U.S. Third Fleet staff render honors as the color guard parades the colors during the Commander, U.S. Third Fleet change of command ceremony held at its headquarters in San More

Rear Adm. Joe Leidig salutes as he is piped through the sideboys at a change of command ceremony.

NAPLES, Italy (May. 04, 2007) Rear Adm. Joe Leidig salutes as he is piped through the sideboys at a change of command ceremony. Leidig relieved Reard Adm. Jeffrey Fowler as Director, Naval Forces Europe/Sixth F More

Cmdr. Tony M. Edmonds renders a salute as he arrives at the change of command ceremony for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 at Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan.

OKINAWA, Japan. (May. 04, 2007) Cmdr. Tony M. Edmonds renders a salute as he arrives at the change of command ceremony for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 at Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan. Edmonds r More

Cmdr. Tony M. Edmonds salutes Cmdr. Scott K. Higgins as he passes the battalion�s flag during the change of command ceremony for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 at Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan.

OKINAWA, Japan (May. 04, 2007) Cmdr. Tony M. Edmonds salutes Cmdr. Scott K. Higgins as he passes the battalions flag during the change of command ceremony for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 at Cam More

Cmdr. Tony M. Edmonds relieves Cmdr. Scott K. Higgins as commanding officer of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, during the battalion�s change of command ceremony at Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan.

OKINAWA, Japan. (May. 04, 2007) Cmdr. Tony M. Edmonds relieves Cmdr. Scott K. Higgins as commanding officer of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, during the battalions change of command ceremony at C More

A multi-service flag detail presents the colors to the official party at the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South change of command ceremony.

KEY WEST, Fla. (May. 04, 2007) A multi-service flag detail presents the colors to the official party at the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South change of command ceremony. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jose More

Commanding Officer Cmdr. Scott K. Higgins speaks during Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 change of command ceremony at Camp Shields.

OKINAWA, Japan. (May. 04, 2007) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Scott K. Higgins speaks during Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 change of command ceremony at Camp Shields. Cmdr. Tony M. Edmonds took over a More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen, Adm. Gary Roughhead, Adm. Robert F. Willard, and Adm. Timothy J. Keating, pose for photos.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen, outgoing Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), Adm. Gary Roughead, incoming Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Robert More

Adm. Robert F. Willard, former Vice Chief of Naval Operations, salutes as he�s piped through the sideboys during a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Adm. Robert F. Willard, former Vice Chief of Naval Operations, salutes as hes piped through the sideboys during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Flee More

Adm. Robert F. Willard relieves Adm. Gary Roughead as Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) during the COMPACFLT change of command ceremony at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Adm. Robert F. Willard relieves Adm. Gary Roughead as Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) during the COMPACFLT change of command ceremony at Naval Station Pearl Harbor More

Commander, Pacific Command, Adm. Timothy J. Keating, outgoing Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), Adm. Gary Roughhead, and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salute during the arrival of the official party

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Commander, Pacific Command, Adm. Timothy J. Keating, outgoing Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), Adm. Gary Roughead, and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mu More

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Gary Roughead, salutes as he�s piped through the sideboys during a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Gary Roughead, salutes as hes piped through the sideboys during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board N More

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.

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

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen; Adm. Gary Roughead; Adm. Robert F. Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Adm. Timothy J. Keating, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, pose for a photo.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen; Adm. Gary Roughead; Adm. Robert F. Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Adm. Timothy J. Keating, Commander, U.S. Pac More

Musician 3rd Class Hilario Mireles Jr., assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, sings the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Musician 3rd Class Hilario Mireles Jr., assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, sings the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fl More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board Naval Station Pearl Harb More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board Naval Station Pearl Harb More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes as he is piped through the sideboys at the conclusion of a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes as he is piped through the sideboys at the conclusion of a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fl More

Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii Ceremonial Guard parade the colors during a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii Ceremonial Guard parade the colors during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board Naval Station Pearl More

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Gary Roughead, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Gary Roughead, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board Naval Station Pearl Ha More

Sailors assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band perform for guests during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 08, 2007) Sailors assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band perform for guests during a change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor. More

The color guard bears the ensign, the Department of the Navy flag and the USS O'Kane (DDG 77) command flag during a change of command rehearsal aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.

PERSIAN GULF (May. 09, 2007) The color guard bears the ensign, the Department of the Navy flag and the USS O'Kane (DDG 77) command flag during a change of command rehearsal aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destro More

Sailors stand in formation during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77).

PERSIAN GULF (May. 10, 2007) Sailors stand in formation during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77). O'Kane is part of the John C. Stennis More

(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) 8 salute as Vincent relieves Tynch as commanding officer.

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

Sailors from the Eightballers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8 look at mementos of Cmdr. Murray Tynch's career as commanding officer.

PERSIAN GULF (May. 12, 2007) Sailors from the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 8 look at mementos of Cmdr. Murray Tynch's career as commanding officer after a change of command ceremony More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen and former Commander, Fleet Forces Command (CFFC), Adm. John B. Nathman salute as Nathman�s pennant is hauled down at the change of command ceremony on board USS Enterprise.

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 17, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen and former Commander, Fleet Forces Command (CFFC), Adm. John B. Nathman salute as Nathmans pennant is hauled down at the change of c More

Adm. John B. Nathman salutes as he is piped through sideboys during the U.S. Fleet Forces change of command ceremony aboard nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 17, 2007) Adm. John B. Nathman salutes as he is piped through sideboys during the U.S. Fleet Forces change of command ceremony aboard nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes as he is piped through the sideboys during the arrival of the official party for the change of command ceremony on board USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 17, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen salutes as he is piped through the sideboys during the arrival of the official party for the change of command ceremony on board USS More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen speaks at the change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (CFFC) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 17, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen speaks at the change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (CFFC) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Adm. Gary R More

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen speaks at the change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (CFFC) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 17, 2007) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen speaks at the change of command ceremony for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (CFFC) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Adm. Gary R More

Commander, Fleet Forces Command (CFFC), Adm. John B. Nathman speaks at the CFFC change of command ceremony aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 17, 2007) Commander, Fleet Forces Command (CFFC), Adm. John B. Nathman speaks at the CFFC change of command ceremony aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Adm. Gary Roughead assumed command from Ad More

Adm. Gary Roughead salutes the flag during the U.S. Fleet Forces change of command ceremony aboard nuclear aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 17, 2007) Adm. Gary Roughead salutes the flag during the U.S. Fleet Forces change of command ceremony aboard nuclear aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Adm. John B. Nathman relinquishe More

Capt. Ed McNamee renders final salutes while passing fellow officers after his change of command ceremony on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 18, 2007) Capt. Ed McNamee renders final salutes while passing fellow officers after his change of command ceremony on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). McNamee turned over command More

Capt. Ed McNamee, 33rd commanding officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), renders a salute while passing through sideboys following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 18, 2007) Capt. Ed McNamee, 33rd commanding officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), renders a salute while passing through sideboys following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck. McNa More

Rear Adm. Richard Wren acts as the guest speaker during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 18, 2007) Rear Adm. Richard Wren acts as the guest speaker during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Capt. Todd Zecchin relieved Capt. Ed McNamee as the 34th command More

Capt. Ed McNamee gives his final speech to Sailors before turning over command of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) to Capt. Todd Zecchin during a change of command ceremony.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 18, 2007) Capt. Ed McNamee gives his final speech to Sailors before turning over command of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) to Capt. Todd Zecchin during a change of command ceremony. Zecchin relieved More

Commander, United States Southern Command Adm. James Stavridis, salutes before the start of the Joint Task Force.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (May. 22, 2007) Commander, United States Southern Command Adm. James Stavridis, salutes before the start of the Joint Task Force - Guantanamo's change of command ceremony. Rear Adm. Mark H. More

Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby renders a hand salute during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (May. 22, 2007) Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby renders a hand salute during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Rear. Adm. Buzby relieved Rear Adm. Harry B. Har More

Commander, United States Southern Command Adm. James Stavridis, addresses JTF-GTMO personnel and guests.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (May. 22, 2007) Commander, United States Southern Command Adm. James Stavridis, addresses JTF-GTMO personnel and guests during Joint Task Force - Guantanamo's change of command ceremony. Re More

USS Boxer (LHD 4) Commanding Officer, Capt. Bruce W. Nichols, turns over command of the ship to Capt. Matthew J. McCloskey at a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck.

PEARL HARBOR (May. 23, 2007) USS Boxer (LHD 4) Commanding Officer, Capt. Bruce W. Nichols, turns over command of the ship to Capt. Matthew J. McCloskey at a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck. More

USS Boxer (LHD 4) Commanding Officer, Capt. Bruce W. Nichols, turns over command of the ship to Capt. Matthew J. McCloskey at a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (May. 23, 2007) USS Boxer (LHD 4) Commanding Officer, Capt. Bruce W. Nichols, turns over command of the ship to Capt. Matthew J. McCloskey at a change of command ceremony on the ship's flig More

USS Boxer (LHD 4) Commanding Officer, Capt. Bruce W. Nichols, addresses the crew during a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck.

PEARL HARBOR (May. 23, 2007) USS Boxer (LHD 4) Commanding Officer, Capt. Bruce W. Nichols, addresses the crew during a change of command ceremony on the ship's flight deck. Capt. Matthew J. McCloskey relieved N More

Incoming Commander of the Naval Oceanography Operations Command (NOOC), Capt. Robert Kiser, salutes Rear Adm. Timothy McGee, commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC).

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (Jun. 01, 2007) Incoming Commander of the Naval Oceanography Operations Command (NOOC), Capt. Robert Kiser, salutes Rear Adm. Timothy McGee, commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oc More

Capt. John Heckmann and Capt. Robert Fahey render a salute during a change-of-command ceremony.

DJIBOUTI, Africa (Jun. 07, 2007) Capt. John Heckmann and Capt. Robert Fahey render a salute during a change-of-command ceremony. The ceremony marked the official change in leadership from Capt. Robert Fahey to More

Capt. John Heckmann delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony.Capt. John Heckmann delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony.

DJIBOUTI, Africa (Jun. 07, 2007) Capt. John Heckmann delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony. The ceremony marked the official change in leadership from Capt. Robert Fahey to Capt. John Heckmann. More

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.

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