Capt. David Youtt, Commodore, Submarine Squadron Twelve, left, presents Cmdr. David Payne, right, with his end of tour meritorious service medal, during the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) change of command ceremony onboard Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Mar. 13. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the continuity of authority of command. It is a formal ritual conducted before the assembled company of the command. (U.S. Navy photo by Alexander Gago/Released)
Date Taken: | 03.13.2020 |
Date Posted: | 03.16.2020 14:59 |
Photo ID: | 6141053 |
VIRIN: | 200316-N-AC924-1005 |
Resolution: | 3387x2850 |
Size: | 1.13 MB |
Location: | KITTERY, MAINE, US |
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