Lt. Cmdr. Reza Chegini, first lieutenant of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), right, presents a bouquet to Mrs. Christine Fenton, center-left, during a change of command ceremony in the ship's hangar bay. Capt. Timothy Kuehhas relieved Capt. Greg Fenton as George Washington's commanding officer. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released) USS George Washington change of command 150130-N-TE278-059

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