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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 2, 2026) Capt. Bryan Carmichael, commodore, Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic, speaks to Sailors during the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp’s (LHD 1) change of command ceremony held at Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, Virginia Beach, Va., April 2, 2026. Capt. Paul O’Brien, the 28th commanding officer aboard Wasp, was relieved by Capt. Santico Valenzuela in a traditional Navy change of command ceremony. Wasp is conducting a selected restricted availability while in BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair in preparation for a return to Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patricio Rangel De Alba)
| Date Taken: | 04.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2026 15:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9596381 |
| VIRIN: | 260402-N-YD852-1063 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.65 MB |
| Location: | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
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USS Wasp Recognizes Out-going Commanding Officer
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