NORFOLK, VA (Feb. 20, 2026) Capt. Jimmie Jensen, commanding officer of the America-class, amphibious assault ship, Pre-cCmmissioning Unit (PCU) Bougainville (LHA 8) speaks to guests and Sailors during the ship’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 1st Class Will Hardy.)
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 15:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9529632 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-N-RG171-8260 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 2.87 MB |
| Location: | NORFOLK, US |
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