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    Tactical Operations Center Kadena Change of Charge [Image 2 of 18]

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    A formal U.S. Navy ceremonial event taking place in what appears to be a hotel ballroom or conference facility. Enlisted sailors in dress white uniforms are performing a side-boy ceremony, with one sailor piping (using a boatswain's pipe) and another ringing a ship's bell, while officers in the background render salutes. The scene depicts a traditional naval honors ceremony, likely welcoming a dignitary or senior officer.

    KADENA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Edinger 

    Commander Task Force 72

    Cmdr. Anthony Palladino is piped aboard during the Tactical Operation Center (TOC) Kadena change of charge ceremony at the Rocker Enlisted Club on Kadena Air Base, August 28, 2026. TOC Kadena provides operational support for deployed P-8A Poseidon squadrons, enabling maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Edinger)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 23:57
    Photo ID: 9932046
    VIRIN: 260828-N-MW930-1011
    Resolution: 4591x3061
    Size: 1.65 MB
    Location: KADENA, OKINAWA, JP
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