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USS Constitution Change of Command

The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship of the United States Navy. And being a commissioned ship, she has a commanding officer. And from time to time, said command is passed from one officer to another. CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 14, 2015) Cmdr. Robert S. Gerosa, Jr. relieves Cmdr. Sean D. Kearns to become the…

The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship of the United States Navy. And being a commissioned ship, she has a commanding officer. And from time to time, said command is passed from one officer to another.

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 14, 2015) Cmdr. Robert S. Gerosa, Jr. relieves Cmdr. Sean D. Kearns to become the 74th commanding officer of USS Constitution at the ship’s change of command ceremony in Charlestown Navy Yard. Featured speakers at the ceremony were Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, Commander, Naval Surface Forces, and Capt. James R. Wyatt, deputy director, Navy Staff. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Kinney/Released)

USS Constitution is currently in drydock at Charlestown Navy Yard, undergoing a planned three year overhaul.

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  1. Paul L. Quandt

    So, did they have to buy those fancy rigs they were wearing? I’ve seen “Old Ironsides”, but I’d like to see one of the change of command ceremonies.

    Paul

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  2. xbradtc

    I would imagine the Navy History and Heritage Command is in charge of the uniforms.

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  3. Paul L. Quandt

    Good, those much cost a pretty penny. Not too many opportunities to wear one.

    Paul

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  4. Paul L. Quandt

    Oh h3!!, I meant “must”. Must learn to proofread before hitting post comment.

    Paul

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  5. LT Rusty

    Hell, the throwback dress uniform should be mandatory dress uniform for anyone who’s ever served aboard CONSTITUTION. Ever.

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  6. Krag

    RE: Hell, the throwback dress uniform should be mandatory dress uniform for anyone who’s ever served aboard CONSTITUTION. Ever.

    That is an awesome idea.

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  7. xbradtc

    Just make it the service uniform fleetwide.

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  8. Jjak

    Only if the sword is mandatory too.

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  9. Casey Tompkins

    Brad, I’ll go along with the fleet-wide change as long as they feature Nelson as an exemplary leader.

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