Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Bigley | 190906-N-LL146-1029 ROTA, Spain (September 6, 2019) – Cmdr. Jeffrey DeMarco,...... read more read more
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (September 6, 2019) ¬– Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, September 6, 2019.
Cmdr. Jeffrey DeMarco was relieved by Cmdr. Stephan Duba as the commanding officer of EODMU 8.
During the ceremony, DeMarco highlighted the many accomplishments of each department and thanked the unit for their dedication to the Navy.
“I thank all of you and your families for continuing to serve,” said DeMarco. “Jenna and I have truly enjoyed serving with you over the past few years.”
In his remarks to the crew, Duba expressed his desire to build upon the successes of EODMU 8 during his tour as commanding officer.
“I am looking forward to enabling this impressive team of warfighters to go forward, answer the call of our nation, and continue to strengthen our longtime European and African partnerships,” said Duba.
Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68 is responsible for providing explosive ordnance disposal operations, naval construction, expeditionary security and theater security efforts to Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet.
| Date Taken: | 09.06.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 09.06.2019 11:58 |
| Story ID: | 338692 |
| Location: | ROTA, ES |
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