VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 7, 2016) Rear Adm. Patrick Piercey, prospective commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT), passes through side boys during a change of command ceremony held on board Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU 4) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. COMNAVSURFLANT is one of the six United States Naval Type Commands. It was established in 1975 as a consolidation of the cruiser-destroyer, amphibious and service forces of the Atlantic Fleet.

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