Growler 12 change of command ceremony [Image 25 of 55]

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE, AUSTRALIA

10.04.2012

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Commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet Capt. John Springett (left) awards Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jay Matzko the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony while VAQ 132 Executive Officer Cmdr. John Kurtz and VAQ 132 Command Master Chief Chad Lukehart stand at attention. Kurtz relieved Matzko during the ceremony, held at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley during Growler 12, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force focusing on Airborne Electronic Attack joint training, real-world proficiency, employment and integration while promoting bilateral military relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Frederick Martin/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.04.2012
• Date Posted: 11.06.2012 07:53
• Photo ID: 776352
• VIRIN: 121004-N-LX473-108
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 2.25 MB
• Location: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE, AU