From the left, Cmdr. Leigh Tate, incoming commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), Cmdr. Matt Adams, outgoing commanding officer of the Spruance, Capt. Matthew Foster, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 21, Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, bow their heads in prayer during the change of command ceremony held aboard Spruance, while in port at Naval Base San Diego, July 23, 2025. During the ceremony, which was presided over by Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, Rear Adm. Ted LeClair served as the guest speaker as Cmdr. Leigh Tate relieved Cmdr. Matt Adams as Spruance’s commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter)
| Date Taken: | 07.22.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 07.28.2025 13:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9202409 |
| VIRIN: | 250723-N-WV584-1243 |
| Resolution: | 6436x4291 |
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| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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