260101-N-JM579-2180 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Jan. 1, 2026) Cmdr. William Burke, commanding officer, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117),
delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Jan. 1, 2026. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Macklin)
| Date Taken: | 01.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.09.2026 09:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9472831 |
| VIRIN: | 260101-N-JM579-2180 |
| Resolution: | 5336x3557 |
| Size: | 5.31 MB |
| Location: | NAVAL STATION ROTA, ES |
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