The color guard presents the colors during the Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 change of command ceremony aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 23, 2026. During the ceremony, Capt. Timothy Carter relieved Capt. John Baggett as commodore of PHIBRON 11. PHIBRON 11 is the newest and only forward-deployed amphibious squadron in the U.S. Navy. With enhanced capability and Naval integration, the squadron consists of amphibious assault ships which include the Tripoli, transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), and dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb Shultz)
| Date Taken: | 02.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.23.2026 04:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9531795 |
| VIRIN: | 260223-N-EU502-1193 |
| Resolution: | 2736x1824 |
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| Location: | WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, JP |
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Amphibious Squadron 11 Holds Change of Command
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