YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 24, 2025) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Randy Hayes, left, assumes command of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) from off-going commanding officer, Cmdr. Eric Smitley, during a change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Oct. 24, 2025. Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 is the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino)
| Date Taken: | 10.24.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.02.2025 06:27 |
| Photo ID: | 9417257 |
| VIRIN: | 251024-N-CL550-1204 |
| Resolution: | 6638x4426 |
| Size: | 2.95 MB |
| Location: | COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JP |
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