U.S. Sailors conduct the change of command ceremony for Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) in an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, March 28, 2026. Nimitz is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter K. McHaddad)
| Date Taken: | 03.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.28.2026 22:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9588892 |
| VIRIN: | 260328-N-AM483-1395 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 2.39 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 4TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 7 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
This work, Nimitz Carrier Airwing (CVW 17) Change of Command [Image 29 of 29], by PO2 Peter McHaddad, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.