Capt. John Hale, commanding officer of Naval Base Kitsap (left), turns over command to Capt. Alexander Baerg during a change of command ceremony at the Bangor plaza on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, Feb. 20, 2026. Naval Base Kitsap is the third largest U.S. Navy installation in the United States and serves as the host command for the Navy’s Fleet throughout the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Benjamin Hurner)
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.23.2026 18:35 |
| Photo ID: | 9532741 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-N-FA374-1089 |
| Resolution: | 6823x4554 |
| Size: | 3.39 MB |
| Location: | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US |
| Web Views: | 21 |
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