220311-N-KC543-1043 NORFOLK – The color guard posts the colors for the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Mar. 11, 2022. Change of command ceremonies are typically held in front of the crew in order to show a voluntary exchange of power between commanding officers. Capt. Nakia Cooper is the 26th commanding officer of Wasp.

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