Capt. Matthew Smidt, of Washington, left, requests permission to be relieved of the duties and responsibilities as commanding officer of Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) from Capt. Hiram Andreu, of Puerto Rico, the oncoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony in San Diego, March 30, 2026. Michael Monsoor is assigned to Carrier Strike Group 1, which includes flagship Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71), Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) and the guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michelle HernandezCantellano)
| Date Taken: | 03.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2026 13:29 |
| Photo ID: | 9592195 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-N-MH011-1333 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
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| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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