150814-N-IN729-012 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2015) – Quartermaster 2nd Class Christian Evans, a native of Inglewood, Calif., ceremoniously lowers the flag of Rear Adm. Patrick Piercey, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, to coincide with the official embarkation of Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet. The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS George Washington (CVN 73) are currently participating in a hull swap at Naval Air Station North Island. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane/Released)

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