07/17/2026
It was an honor to photograph this United States Navy Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego as a submarine officer concluded an extraordinary 30-year career of service.
Military ceremonies are about so much more than rank. They’re about the family who sacrificed alongside every deployment, every underway period, every missed holiday, and every homecoming. Watching decades of leadership, commitment, and sacrifice recognized in front of shipmates, friends, and family is something I’ll never take for granted.
The passing warship in the background felt like the perfect reminder that while one chapter ends, the mission continues.
Congratulations on an incredible career, fair winds, and following seas. Thank you for your service.
If you’re planning a Navy retirement ceremony, Change of Command, promotion, or commissioning in San Diego, I’d be honored to preserve every salute, every embrace, and every milestone with timeless photographs your family will treasure for generations.
⚓️ Based in San Diego | Specializing in military ceremonies throughout Southern California.
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