Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) held a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Ceremonial Hangar on Sept. 11, where Rear Admiral Todd E. Whalen relieved Rear Adm. Dan “Dino” Martin as the 60th commander of the Navy’s safety organization. Retired Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller III delivered remarks as the keynote speaker.
Martin, a career F/A-18 Hornet pilot, assumed command of NAVSAFECOM in August 2024.
“As I stand here before you, I am proud of the achievements that the men and women of the Naval Safety Command have made over the past two years,” Martin said. “Two years ago, I said, ‘Self-inflicted wounds that pull player off the field are just that: self-inflicted. These...
09.11.2026 | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
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Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) held a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Ceremonial Hangar on Sept. 11, where Rear Admiral Todd E. Whalen relieved Rear Adm. Dan “Dino” Martin as the 60th commander of the Navy’s safety organization. Retired Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller III delivered remarks as the keynote speaker.
Martin, a career F/A-18 Hornet pilot, assumed command of NAVSAFECOM in August 2024.
“As I stand here before you, I am proud of the achievements that the men and women of the Naval Safety Command have made over the past two years,” Martin said. “Two years ago, I said, ‘Self-inflicted wounds that pull player off the field are just that: self-inflicted. These...
09.11.2026 | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
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Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) held a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Ceremonial Hangar on Sept. 11, where Rear Admiral Todd E. Whalen relieved Rear Adm. Dan “Dino” Martin as the 60th commander of the Navy’s safety organization. Retired Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller III delivered remarks as the keynote speaker.
Martin, a career F/A-18 Hornet pilot, assumed command of NAVSAFECOM in August 2024.
“As I stand here before you, I am proud of the achievements that the men and women of the Naval Safety Command have made over the past two years,” Martin said. “Two years ago, I said, ‘Self-inflicted wounds that pull player off the field are just that: self-inflicted. These...
09.11.2026 | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
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Rear Admiral Todd E. Whalen (left) relieves Rear Adm. Daniel P. Martin (center) as the 60th commander of the Naval Safety Command during a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Sep. 11, 2026. The Naval Safety Command enhances the Navy's ability to identify, communicate and account for risk through assessments, investigations, and Navy-wide policy development. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Benjamin F. Davella III)
