Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 12.15.2018
181215-N-RF885-160 SAN DIEGO (Dec 15, 2018) Sideboys march to position during a change of command ceremony for Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, held on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Dec. 15, 2018. The tradition of sideboys posted in two rows on the quarterdeck dates back to the 19th century and historically was for helping, or even hoisting,......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 12.15.2018
181215-N-RF885-031 SAN DIEGO (Dec 15, 2018) Cmdr. Ketan Chhipwadia, commander of Navy Reserve Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony held aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Dec. 15, 2018. During the ceremony, Chhipwadia relieved Capt. Reginald Hendrix of his duties as commanding officer. (U.S. Navy Photo......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 12.15.2018
181215-N-RF885-108 SAN DIEGO (Dec 15, 2018) Rear Adm. Cedric E. Pringle (left), commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Capt. Reginald Hendrix, during a change of command ceremony held aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Dec. 15, 2018. Hendrix receives the award for his service as commander of the ESG 3 reserve......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 12.15.2018
181215-N-RF885-104 SAN DIEGO (Dec 15, 2018) Rear Adm. Cedric E. Pringle (left), commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Capt. Reginald Hendrix during a change of command ceremony held aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Dec. 15, 2018. Hendrix receives the award for his service as commander of the ESG 3 reserve......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 12.15.2018
181215-N-RF885-058 SAN DIEGO (Dec 15, 2018) Sailors salute the national anthem during a change of command ceremony for Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 held aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Dec. 15, 2018. ESG 3 provides a force capable of projecting expeditionary striking power in the maritime, littoral and inland environments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 12.15.2018
181215-N-RF885-052 SAN DIEGO (Dec 15, 2018) Sailors salute the national anthem during a change of command ceremony for Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 held aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Dec. 15, 2018. ESG 3 provides a force capable of projecting expeditionary striking power in the maritime, littoral and inland environments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 12.15.2018
181215-N-RF885-031 SAN DIEGO (Dec 15, 2018) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 holds a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Dec. 15, 2018. ESG 3 provides a force capable of projecting expeditionary striking power in the maritime, littoral and inland environments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class......
