081212-N-7668G-026 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 12, 2008) Cmdr. John Kropcho III is presented the Legion of Merit by Rear Adm. Bruce Grooms during a change of command ceremony aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) at Naval Station Norfolk. Kropcho, who was relieved by Cmdr. Tyler Meador, also retired at the ceremony after serving the Navy for 24 years. Jacksonville recently returned from its first deployment in five years. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Xander Gamble/Released) US Navy 081212-N-7668G-026 Cmdr. John Kropcho III is presented
081212-N-7668G-026 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 12, 2008) Cmdr. John Kropcho III is presented the Legion of Merit by Rear Adm. Bruce Grooms during a change of command ceremony aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) at Naval Station Norfolk. Kropcho, who was relieved by Cmdr. Tyler Meador, also retired at the ceremony after serving the Navy for 24 years. Jacksonville recently returned from its first deployment in five years. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Xander Gamble/Released) US Navy 081212-N-7668G-026 Cmdr. John Kropcho III is presented the Legion of Merit by Rear Adm. Bruce Grooms during a change of command ceremony aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) at Naval
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