SAN DIEGO (Dec. 8, 2017) Vice Adm. John D. Alexander, Commander, 3rd Fleet, awarded Rear Adm. Cathal S. O’Connor, off-going commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 the Legion of Merit award during the ESG-3 change of command ceremony held onboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). During the ceremony, O’Connor relinquished command of ESG-3 to Rear Adm. Cedric E. Pringle. ( Navy

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