This past weekend, the U.S. Navy Reserve held its Change of Command ceremony at the Navy Reserve Operations Center at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, honoring a long-standing naval tradition

The outgoing Commanding Officer is Captain Christopher N. Seeley. The incoming Commanding Officer is Captain Robert Bogan.

At the heart of the ceremony is the formal reading of official orders by both the relieving officer and the officer being relieved, symbolizing the seamless transfer of leadership and responsibility.

“It was a very moving ceremony to attend,” stated Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers in a press release. “I am thankful for the invitation from Rear Admiral Robert Nowakowski. The military holds a special place in my heart, and I want to thank both our outgoing and incoming commanders for their service.”

The strength of today’s Navy is deeply rooted in its customs and traditions, each contributing to its stability, combat readiness, and effectiveness.