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    Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Commander Task Force 72 Change of Command, U.S. 7th Fleet [Image 11 of 15]

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside a large aircraft hangar, with personnel seated in rows facing a raised stage where a speaker addresses the audience. Both the American flag and the Japanese flag are prominently displayed in the hangar opening, indicating a joint U.S.-Japan military event. Two military patrol aircraft (likely P-8 Poseidons or similar) are visible on the tarmac outside the hangar.

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    06.25.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ange-Olivier Clement 

    Naval Air Facility Atsugi

    210625-N-DM318-1224 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (June 25, 2021) Vice Adm. William R. Merz, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet delivers a speech during a Change of Command for Commander, Task Force 72 onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, June 25, 2021. During the ceremony Rutherford was relieved as commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ange Olivier Clement/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.25.2021
    Date Posted: 06.25.2021 05:17
    Photo ID: 6708292
    VIRIN: 210625-N-DM318-1224
    Resolution: 7342x3196
    Size: 13.79 MB
    Location: JP
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