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 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)
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)
(From left) Cmdr. James Brown, Capt. Paul Odenthal, NCG 2 commander, Cmdr. Jorge Cuadros,Command Master Chief Todd Poage,and Lt. Twig Sargent, NMCB 11 chaplain, stand at attention for the presentation of colors and the national anthem during the battalion's change of command ceremony inGulfport, Mississippi, June 24. Brown relieved Cuadros during the ceremony. (Photo by MC1 Michael C. Barton/160624-N-OR477-067)