Capt. Marvin Thompson, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), salutes the side boys during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. Cmdr. Gary Harrington assumed command of Germantown during the event. 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-UD469-036

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