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    New leadership takes NAVFAC Far East helm, welcomes Capt. Beattie [Image 5 of 5]

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    Two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are cutting a ceremonial cake using a sword at a formal military event. The setting includes an American flag, a Japanese flag, and a United States Navy flag, suggesting a bilateral or Navy-specific celebration. The cake features red, white, and blue decorations consistent with a U.S. Navy birthday or commemorative ceremony.

    JAPAN

    07.01.2026

    Photo by Izumi Morine 

    Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Far East

    YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 2) — Capt. John Beattie (left), incoming commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Far East, and Capt. Matthew Tolhurst, outgoing commanding officer, cut a ceremonial cake following a change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, July 2. Beattie relieved Tolhurst as commanding officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Izumi Morine)

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    Date Taken: 07.01.2026
    Date Posted: 07.02.2026 02:58
    Photo ID: 9787929
    VIRIN: 260702-N-SQ046-1005
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 9.57 MB
    Location: JP
    Web Views: 84
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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in an auditorium, with a senior officer in white dress uniform walking along a red carpet while rendering a salute. Enlisted sailors in white uniforms are saluting on either side of the aisle, and civilians and other military personnel stand at attention in the background. The setting and protocol suggest a change of command, retirement, or similar formal military ceremony.
    A military ceremony is taking place on a stage decorated with American and Japanese flags against a red curtain backdrop. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are posing together, with one holding a certificate or award document. A third uniformed officer stands at attention in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a stage, where two naval officers in white dress uniforms are jointly holding an official document or certificate. The backdrop features both the American flag and the Japanese flag draped against red curtains, indicating a bilateral U.S.-Japan military event. A third officer stands at attention to the right side of the stage.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place on a stage with red curtains and draping. Two naval officers in white dress uniforms are engaged in a salute exchange, likely during a change of command or awards ceremony. A Japanese flag (Hinomaru) is displayed on the stage backdrop, suggesting a joint or bilateral military event.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are cutting a ceremonial cake using a sword at a formal military event. The setting includes an American flag, a Japanese flag, and a United States Navy flag, suggesting a bilateral or Navy-specific celebration. The cake features red, white, and blue decorations consistent with a U.S. Navy birthday or commemorative ceremony.

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