change of commands

Color 4x5 photograph of the Change of Command ceremony of VADM Colbert to VADM Semmes on August 17, 1971; VADM Colbert (right) is receiving the Distinguised Service Medal from VADM Semmes (left) pictured.

Color 4x5 photograph featuring ADM Semmes waving towards a limousine's window. A blue flag with stars flag is attached to the limo. Semmes is standing outside Luce Hall in the parking area between Luce and Mahan Halls.

Color 4x5 photograph of the Change of Command ceremony featuring the officers on the dais saluting. Pictured are VADM B.J. Semmes Jr. (second from left), VADM R.G. Colbert (second from right). ADM Frank Vannoy is likely featured, who spoke at the ceremony on behalf of CNO ADM Zumwalt.

Color 4x5 photograph of the Change of Command ceremony of VADM Colbert to VADM Semmes on August 17, 1971. A speaker is at the podium with A stage and podium is set up outside Luce Hall. The stage has a red floor with blue and white starred skirting. An awning extends over the door of Luce Hall with the NWC logo at the front and center. A speaker is at the podium and five officers sit behind him.

Color 4x5 photograph of VADM Colbert speaking at the Change of Command to VADM Semmes on August 17, 1971. Colbert is standing at a podium with a green awning featuring the NWC seal behind him.