Cmdr. Gary Harrington addresses the crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) for the first time as commanding officer, after assuming command of the ship from Capt. Marvin Thompson at a change of command ceremony. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conducting joint forces exercises in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released) USS Germantown operations 141027-N-UD469-399

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