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    Capt. Nicholas Hoffman Relieves Retiring Commanding Officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division [Image 3 of 4]

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    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.

    PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.17.2026

    Photo by Jhon Parsons 

    Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division

    After being appointed the new commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) on July 17, Capt. Nicholas Hoffman (center) returns a salute to ceremonial honor guard known as side boys while leaving the change of command ceremony at NSWC PHD onboard Naval Base Ventura County in California.

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    Date Taken: 07.17.2026
    Date Posted: 07.17.2026 18:41
    Photo ID: 9817803
    VIRIN: 260717-N-SR235-1381
    Resolution: 5080x3328
    Size: 1.91 MB
    Location: PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, US
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    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.

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