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    USS Iwo Jima Change of Command 2026 [Image 3 of 10]

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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay decorated with international maritime signal flags. A senior officer wearing a gold-leafed command cap and ribbons walks a red carpet while enlisted sailors in dress white uniforms render salutes. The event appears to be a change of command or similar official naval ceremony.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.23.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Miller 

    USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

    Capt. Bryan Carmichael, commodore, Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic, walks through the side boys aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during the Iwo Jima change of command ceremony, July 23, 2026. Iwo Jima is in-port at Naval Station Norfolk following a deployment to the Caribbean in support of U.S. Southern Command, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Miller)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2026
    Date Posted: 07.23.2026 12:37
    Photo ID: 9827580
    VIRIN: 260723-N-MY760-1015
    Resolution: 5318x3545
    Size: 3.17 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or commissioning event. A senior female officer wearing a Captain's rank (four gold stripes) and extensive service ribbons stands at center, rendering a salute alongside enlisted personnel in dress white uniforms. The setting is decorated with numerous nautical signal flags overhead, consistent with a shipboard or naval facility ceremonial space.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or commissioning event aboard a naval vessel. A senior officer in white dress uniform with a gold-braided cap is rendering a salute, flanked by enlisted sailors also saluting. The space is decorated with international maritime signal flags hanging from the overhead.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a ship's hangar bay decorated with international maritime signal flags. A senior officer wearing a gold-leafed command cap and ribbons walks a red carpet while enlisted sailors in dress white uniforms render salutes. The event appears to be a change of command or similar official naval ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy color guard ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a naval vessel's hangar bay. A sailor in dress whites carries the American flag while marching forward, with other uniformed personnel and civilian attendees standing at attention in the background. A podium with naval insignia and a draped stage suggest this is a formal change of command or commissioning ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white service dress uniform is speaking at a podium aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), an amphibious assault ship. The officer displays captain's rank insignia (four gold stripes) on his shoulder boards along with multiple service ribbons and what appears to be an aviation warfare device. The setting appears to be an official ceremony or formal address held in an interior space of the vessel.
    A man with white/gray hair is speaking at a podium aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship. He is dressed in a navy blue suit with a red paisley tie and is holding a microphone while gesturing with his left hand. A large yellow and blue banner or flag is displayed in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is speaking at a podium during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. Several other naval officers in white dress uniforms are seated in the background. The setting features blue and gold decorative draping, consistent with a Navy ceremonial event.
    A formal U.S. Navy military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or promotion ceremony. Two officers in white dress uniforms are exchanging salutes facing each other, while two other naval personnel stand in the background. The setting features a blue and gold backdrop consistent with U.S. Navy ceremonial décor.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white service dress uniform is speaking at a podium during an official ceremony. The podium bears the letters 'USS', indicating this event is likely taking place aboard or in connection with a U.S. Navy vessel. The officer wears rank insignia consistent with a Captain (O-6), identifiable by four gold stripes on the shoulder boards.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white service dress uniform is speaking at a podium while holding a microphone. The officer displays rank insignia consistent with a Captain (O-6), indicated by four gold stripes on the shoulder boards, along with multiple service ribbons on the uniform. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or event, with a blue and gold banner visible in the background.

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