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    Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia Welcomes New Commanding Officer [Image 2 of 3]

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    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony. A naval officer in dress whites speaks at a podium bearing the Department of the Navy seal, while another officer wearing a traditional Hawaiian lei garland is seated nearby. A large American flag serves as a backdrop, and enlisted personnel and other attendees are present.

    BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

    07.07.2026

    Photo by Seaman Abigail Rivera 

    U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia

    DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (July 8, 2026) -- U.S. Navy Capt. Brett Whorley, commanding officer, Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, addresses attendees during the change of command for NSF Diego Garcia, July 8, 2026. NSF Diego Garcia’s mission is to provide critical support to U.S. and allied forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean, while supporting multi-theater forces operating in the CENTCOM, AFRICOM, EUCOM and PACOM areas of responsibilities in support of overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abigail Rivera)

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    Date Taken: 07.07.2026
    Date Posted: 07.08.2026 05:46
    Photo ID: 9798421
    VIRIN: 260708-N-TH137-1127
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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony, likely a change of command, is taking place under an outdoor pavilion. A naval officer wearing a Hawaiian lei is speaking at a podium bearing the Department of the Navy seal, while another senior officer sits nearby. The American flag and the United Kingdom's Union Jack are prominently displayed in the background.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony. A naval officer in dress whites speaks at a podium bearing the Department of the Navy seal, while another officer wearing a traditional Hawaiian lei garland is seated nearby. A large American flag serves as a backdrop, and enlisted personnel and other attendees are present.
    A senior U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform renders a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony in Hawaii. He is adorned with a traditional Hawaiian lei of purple orchids and wears a medal consistent with the Legion of Merit. A second Navy enlisted sailor in white uniform stands behind him near a brass ship's bell mounted on a wooden stand.

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