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    USS Bataan Holds Change of Command Ceremony [Image 3 of 10]

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    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress blue uniforms are exchanging salutes in front of a large American flag backdrop. The formal setting and ceremonial posture suggest this is an official military ceremony, likely a change of command, promotion, or retirement event. Both officers wear white combination covers with gold braid, indicating senior officer rank.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    12.02.2022

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bradley Rickard 

    USS Bataan (LHD 5)

    221202-N-OM737-1128
    NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 2, 2022) Capt. Paul Burkhart, the commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), relieves Capt. Joseph Murphy during the ship’s change of command ceremony in the hangar bay, Dec. 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Capt. Paul Burkhart relieved Murphy as commanding officer of Bataan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley Rickard)

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    Date Taken: 12.02.2022
    Date Posted: 12.02.2022 14:13
    Photo ID: 7537306
    VIRIN: 221202-N-OM737-1128
    Resolution: 5576x3717
    Size: 1.22 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress blue uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a decoration or award presentation. A senior officer on the right, holding a blue folder with documents, appears to be pinning a medal or award on the officer to the left. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, and a third officer is partially visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy military ceremony in which a framed commemorative plaque is being presented to CAPT Joseph Murphy III, recognizing his service as Commanding Officer of USS Bataan (LHD 5) from October 7, 2021 to December 2, 2022. Two naval officers in dress uniforms are shaking hands while jointly holding the framed award, which contains a folded flag photograph and an engraved plaque. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, and additional naval personnel are seated in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in dress blue uniforms are exchanging salutes in front of a large American flag backdrop. The formal setting and ceremonial posture suggest this is an official military ceremony, likely a change of command, promotion, or retirement event. Both officers wear white combination covers with gold braid, indicating senior officer rank.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay or large indoor military facility. A naval officer in dress blues stands at a wooden podium speaking, while two other uniformed naval officers are seated to the right. A large American flag is prominently displayed as a backdrop, along with red, white, and blue bunting decorations.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony aboard a naval vessel. A senior officer, identifiable by four gold sleeve stripes (Captain, O-6) and numerous medals and ribbons, walks a red carpet through a sideboy honors formation while personnel render salutes. The setting appears to be a ship's hangar bay decorated with red, white, and blue bunting.
    A U.S. Navy officer, wearing the rank of Captain (four gold stripes) with multiple medals and ribbons, walks through a sideboy honors formation during what appears to be a change of command or official ceremony. The officer is walking along a red carpet between wooden stanchions with rope, while flanking sailors render hand salutes. The ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay decorated with red, white, and blue bunting.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in dress blues is walking through a sideboy honors corridor while rendering a salute, suggesting a formal change of command or arrival/departure ceremony. Personnel on both sides are saluting as he passes between wooden stanchions with rope. A large red, white, and blue bunting banner is displayed in the background, consistent with a naval ceremonial setting aboard a ship's hangar bay.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer, identifiable by four gold sleeve stripes indicating the rank of Captain, is rendering a salute while walking through a sideboy honors corridor during a formal military ceremony. The officer wears a dress blue uniform adorned with numerous medals, ribbons, and a warfare device, suggesting significant service experience. The ceremony appears to take place aboard a naval vessel, likely in a hangar bay decorated with red, white, and blue bunting.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay or large indoor military facility. Seven naval officers and enlisted personnel in dress blue uniforms are standing in a line, several rendering salutes, in front of a large American flag backdrop. The presence of multiple medal-adorned uniforms and the formal setting suggest this is a change of command or commissioning ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy officer in dress blues is speaking at a podium during a formal military ceremony aboard what appears to be USS Bataan (LHD-5), as indicated by the ship's seal on the lectern. A large American flag serves as a backdrop, and two additional naval officers are seated behind the speaker. An audience is visible in the foreground, suggesting this is a change of command or similar official ceremony.

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