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    Carrier Strike Group 8 Holds Change of Command [Image 1 of 5]

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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with multiple naval officers and personnel in white dress uniforms rendering salutes. A senior officer in the foreground displays multiple service ribbons and gold insignia consistent with flag officer rank (Admiral). A military aircraft and rows of ceremonial flags are visible in the background.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.15.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Madelyn Cuevas 

    USS Harry S Truman

    NORFOLK, Va. (July 15, 2026) Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kawas, incoming commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, salutes during a change of command ceremony at Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 126. Kawas relieved Rear Adm. Forrest Young as commander of CSG 8 during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Madelyn Cuevas)

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2026
    Date Posted: 07.15.2026 15:35
    Photo ID: 9812562
    VIRIN: 260713-N-WO287-1019
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 1.94 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with multiple naval officers and personnel in white dress uniforms rendering salutes. A senior officer in the foreground displays multiple service ribbons and gold insignia consistent with flag officer rank (Admiral). A military aircraft and rows of ceremonial flags are visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place on an outdoor stage, with two senior officers in white dress uniforms exchanging salutes. The setting appears to be a naval air station, evidenced by aircraft and a hangar visible in the background. This appears to be a change of command or similar official military ceremony.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or retirement ceremony, at what appears to be a naval air station hangar. A senior officer in white dress uniform walks down a red carpet flanked by large brass shell casings while fellow personnel render salutes. Multiple flags and a ceremonial podium are visible in the background.
    The image depicts a formal military ceremony involving naval officers in white dress uniforms shaking hands on what appears to be an elevated platform or stage. The handshake suggests a ceremonial exchange, likely a change of command, retirement, or award presentation. At least three naval officers are visible, with two prominently engaged in the handshake.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar facility. Multiple naval officers in white dress uniforms are rendering salutes simultaneously, suggesting a change of command or similar official ceremony. A podium, color guard flags, and a seated audience are visible in the background.

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