060119-N-1577S-036 San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2006) - Col. Douglas P. Yurovich of the Marine Corps, assumes command of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9), during a ceremony aboard USS Midway (CV 41). Yurovich makes military history as the first Marine aviator to assume command of a Navy carrier air wing. Col. Yurovich relieved Capt. Michael Spence, who will next serve as the assistant chief of staff for plans and policies at Commander, Naval Forces Central Command, Bahrain. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy F. Sosa (RELEASED) US Navy 060119-N-1577S-036 Col. Douglas P. Y
060119-N-1577S-036 San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2006) - Col. Douglas P. Yurovich of the Marine Corps, assumes command of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9), during a ceremony aboard USS Midway (CV 41). Yurovich makes military history as the first Marine aviator to assume command of a Navy carrier air wing. Col. Yurovich relieved Capt. Michael Spence, who will next serve as the assistant chief of staff for plans and policies at Commander, Naval Forces Central Command, Bahrain. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy F. Sosa (RELEASED) US Navy 060119-N-1577S-036 Col. Douglas P. Yurovich of the Marine Corps, assumes command of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9), during a ceremony aboard USS Midway (CV 41)
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