Thursday, September 14, 2006

Change of Command

The Crest of USS BLACK HAWK (MHC 58)Alright already. It's been WAAAAAAAAY too long since I've posted. So here are some pictures from my Change of Command. In April 2006 I turned over command of USS BLACK HAWK to my relief. The pictures below show the ceremony. It should give you a little feeling of the pomp and tradition.

You can read a little about the history and tradition of Change of Command ceremonies here.

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In my cabin before the ceremony


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With my Executive Officer (XO)


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The official quarterdeck


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The crew standing by


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I arrive


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My Guest Speaker arrives (my former CO)


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The front stage


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The Color Guard with the US and Navy flags


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Posting the colors


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My Guest Speaker


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My comments to the crowd


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My parents in the audience


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The exchange of command


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The officer who relieved me


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Color Guard retires the colors


USS BLACK HAWK
USS BLACK HAWK (MHC 58)

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I miss you Uncle George! I'm at Mama B and Daddy B's house right now. we're going to see a ballet this afternoon performed by the Carolina Ballet Company.

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