110722AU127-210 CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (July 22, 2011) Vice Adm. John Bird, Director Navy Staff, right, presents Cmdr. Tim Cooper, 71st commanding officer of USS Constitution, with his third Meritorious Service Medal during Constitution's change of command ceremony on the top deck of the ship. Cmdr. Matt Bonner relieved Cooper of command in a turnover that drew more than 300 guests.

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