NORFOLK, VA (Feb. 20, 2026) – Capt. Harry Marsh, outgoing commanding officer of the America-class, amphibious assault ship, Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Bougainville, (LHA 8) is piped ashore following Bougainville’s change of command ceremony, Feb. 20, 2026. Bougainville is under construction while the crew is establishing and maintaining qualifications, training, planning, and preparing to operate the ship once it is commissioned. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas M. Skyles)
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 15:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9529606 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-N-IJ902-1199 |
| Resolution: | 10546x7031 |
| Size: | 14.46 MB |
| Location: | NORFOLK, US |
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PCU Bougainville Conducts Ship's First Change of Command Ceremony
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