
Beecam: NMCB 11 Change of Command
By Seabee Magazine, / Published June 28, 2016
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11's Command Master Chief Todd Poage passes the battalion flag to Cmdr. Jorge Cuadros during the battalion's change of command ceremony at Gulfport, Mississippi, June 24. The passing of colors from an outgoing commanding officer to an incoming one ensures the unit and its Seabees are never without leadership. Cmdr. James Brown relieved Cuadros during the ceremony. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ClassMichael Barton/160624-N-OR477-139)
Cmdr. James Brown reads the order and gives a speech while Cmdr. Jorge Cuadros stands ready to be relieved during NMCB 11s change of command ceremony in Gulfport, Mississippi, June 24. Brown relieved Cuadros duringthe ceremony. (Photo by MC1 Michael C. Barton/160624-N-OR477-131)

GULFPORT, Miss. (June 24, 2016) Cmdr. James E. Brown shakes hands with Capt. Paul J. Odenthal Commander, Naval Construction Group Two after assuming the Command of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11. Cmdr. Brown relieved Cmdr. Jorge R. Cuadros during the NMCB 11 change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael C. Barton/Released)
Cmdr. James Brown shakes hands with Capt. Paul Odenthal, commander, Naval Construction Group (NCG)2, after assuming command of NMCB 11 in Gulfport, Mississippi, June 24. Brown relieved Cmdr. Jorge Cuadros (left) during the ceremony. (Photo by MC1 Michael Barton/160624-N-OR477-157)

GULFPORT, Miss. (June 24, 2016) Cmdr. James E. Brown reads the order and gives a speech while Cmdr. Jorge R. Cuadros stands ready to be relived during Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11’s change of command. Cmdr. Brown relieved Cmdr. Cuadros during the NMCB 11 change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael C. Barton/Released)

GULFPORT, Miss. (June 24, 2016) From the Left, Cmdr. James E. Brown, Capt. Paul J. Odenthal Commander, Naval Construction Group Two, Cmdr. Jorge R. Cuadros, Commanding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Command Master Chief Todd Poage, NMCB 11 and Lt. Twig Sargent, NMCB 11 Chaplain stand at attention while the Colors are presented and the Nation Anthem is being Sung during NMCB 11’s change of command. Cmdr. Brown relieved Cmdr. Jorge R. Cuadros during the NMCB 11 change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael C. Barton/Released)