090722-N-6138K-087: NISIDA, Italy (22 July 2009) Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, commander, Naval Forces Europe-Commander, Naval Forces Africa, presents the Legion of Merit to Rear Adm. Charles J. ÒJoeÓ Leidig during a change of command ceremony. Leidig turned over command to Rear Adm. John M. Richardson. Richardson assumes duties as Director, Naval Forces Naval Forces 6th Fleet Operations and Intelligence; Deputy Commander, 6th Fleet; Commander, Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South; and Commander, Submarine Group 8. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication S

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090722-N-6138K-087: NISIDA, Italy (22 July 2009) Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, commander, Naval Forces Europe-Commander, Naval Forces Africa, presents the Legion of Merit to Rear Adm. Charles J. ÒJoeÓ Leidig during a change of command ceremony. Leidig turned over command to Rear Adm. John M. Richardson. Richardson assumes duties as Director, Naval Forces Naval Forces 6th Fleet Operations and Intelligence; Deputy Commander, 6th Fleet; Commander, Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South; and Commander, Submarine Group 8. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Gary Keen/Released) US Navy 090722-N-6138K-087 Adm. Mark Fitzgerald, commander, Naval Forces Europe-Commander, Naval Forces Africa, presents the Legion of Merit to Rear Adm. Charles J

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