(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Capt. Nicholas Hoffman Relieves Retiring Commanding Officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division [Image 4 of 4]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are jointly cutting a ceremonial cake with a sword during a Change of Command ceremony. Both officers display extensive medal ribbons and insignia consistent with senior naval ranks (Captain/O-6 level based on shoulder boards). The cake is decorated with blue and white frosting and reads 'CHANGE COMMAND' with additional text partially obscured.

    PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.17.2026

    Photo by Jhon Parsons 

    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

    Retired Capt. Tony Holmes (left) and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) Commanding Officer Capt. Nicholas Hoffman cut their change of command cake July 17 following a transfer of power at NSWC PHD onboard Naval Base Ventura County in California. Capt. Holmes retired from a 38-year career in the Navy after Hoffman relieved him of duty.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.17.2026
    Date Posted: 07.17.2026 18:41
    Photo ID: 9817797
    VIRIN: 260717-N-SR235-1398
    Resolution: 4430x5080
    Size: 2 MB
    Location: PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 78
    Downloads: 3

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, Capt. Nicholas Hoffman Relieves Retiring Commanding Officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division [Image 4 of 4], by Jhon Parsons, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A formal U.S. Navy Change of Command Ceremony is taking place on 17 July 2026 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, involving Capt. Anthony C. Holmes and Capt. Nicholas G. Hoffman. A large audience of military personnel in white dress uniforms and civilian guests are seated in an auditorium-style venue. A speaker is addressing the crowd from a podium on a decorated stage with flags and patriotic bunting.
    A U.S. Navy Change of Command Ceremony is taking place, with two officers in white dress uniforms shaking hands in the foreground while a third officer stands behind them. The backdrop displays signage reading 'Change of Command Ceremony' along with the name 'CAPT Nicholas C...' and the year 2026, indicating a formal transfer of military authority. The setting appears to be an indoor venue decorated with American flag bunting.
    A U.S. Navy change of command ceremony is taking place on 17 July 2026 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, involving Captain Anthony C. Holmes and Captain Nicholas G. Hoffman. A central officer in white dress uniform is walking down the aisle while personnel on both sides render salutes. The setting is a formal indoor auditorium decorated with patriotic red, white, and blue bunting.
    Two U.S. Navy officers in white dress uniforms are jointly cutting a ceremonial cake with a sword during a Change of Command ceremony. Both officers display extensive medal ribbons and insignia consistent with senior naval ranks (Captain/O-6 level based on shoulder boards). The cake is decorated with blue and white frosting and reads 'CHANGE COMMAND' with additional text partially obscured.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    ASSOCIATED NEWS

    Capt. Nicholas Hoffman Relieves Retiring Commanding Officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    PORT HUENEME
    NAVSEA
    FLEET READINESS
    NBVC
    NSWC PHD
    change of command

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery