HSC-9 showcase traditional naval tattoos on their ceremonial aircraft.

The “Bluetails” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 121, stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk, held a change of command ceremony, June 27, to mark a transition of command leadership. During the change of command event, Cmdr. Brad Weiland, (right) a native of Northridge, California, assumed all duties and responsibilities as VAW-121 commanding officer from Cmdr. Matthew Campbell, (left) a native of Cleveland, Tennessee. (U.S. Navy photo by Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Richard Warren)

Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 Rhino Demonstration team members visited Old Dominion University (ODU) campus, June 20, to get a glimpse into the day and life of their football coaches, players and staff. The opportunity provided the demonstration team to experience the teamwork and accountability to prepare players on and off season. (U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Cragg/Released)

Jesse L. Brown Conference Room

240614-N-YM590-108 NORFOLK, Va. - (middle) Rear Adm. Brett Mietus asks for permission to assume command of Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group/Patrol and Reconnaissance Pacific from Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, Commander, Naval Air Forces, during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk’s Vista Point, June 14. Mietus assumed command from Rear Adm. Adam Kijek during the ceremony.

Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic delivers remarks during the beginning of the 82nd Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony at the Naval Aviation Memorial Park in Virginia Beach, June 7.