U.S. Navy Capt. Christopher Putre addresses attendees after assuming command of Naval Test Wing Pacific as U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Keith Hash, commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, left, and U.S. Navy Capt. David Halpern, right, look on during the wing's change of command and retirement ceremony at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, July 24, 2026. Putre became the 13th commodore in the wing's 31-year history. Halpern retired after 26 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Smith)
| Date Taken: | 07.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.29.2026 14:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9838598 |
| VIRIN: | 260724-N-TC277-2547 |
| Resolution: | 5458x3639 |
| Size: | 1.5 MB |
| Location: | POINT MUGU NAWC, CALIFORNIA, US |
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