180824-N-TW634-094 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 24, 2018) Cmdr. Theron C. Davis’ family replaces the shoulder boards on Davis’ uniform as he is promoted to the rank of captain during a change of command ceremony on board the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767). Cmdr. Phillip Sylvia Jr. relieved Davis as the commanding officer of Hampton during the change of command ceremony, a military tradition representing the formal transfer of responsibility for a unit from one officer to another. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Harkins/Released)

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