Capt. David Youtt, Commodore, Submarine Squadron Twelve,
Summary
Capt. David Youtt, Commodore, Submarine Squadron Twelve, left, presents Cmdr. David Payne, right, with his end of tour meritorious service medal, during the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) change of command ceremony onboard Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Mar. 13. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally signifies the continuity of authority of command. It is a formal ritual conducted before the assembled company of the command. (U.S. Navy photo by Alexander Gago/Released)
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Date
13/03/2020
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