CHANGE OF COMMAND - JULY 11, 2009 -- The Change of Command Ceremony is a time-honored tradition, which formally restates to the officers and crew, the continuity of command. -- Command passes upon the utterance of the relieving officer, "I relieve you, sir." the officer being relieved responds, "I stand relieved." -- This simple ceremony passing authority and responsibility to yet another officer reflects the dedication of free Americans proudly serving their nation.
