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Capt. Alvin Holsey addresses the crew and guests after assuming command of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from Capt. Cedric E. Pringle (center) during a change of command ceremony held on the flight deck of Makin Island, June 14. Holsey had previously served as the ship's executive officer for the past 16 months. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Princess L. Brown (Released) 130614-N-NJ927-182
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Capt. Cedric E. Pringle is piped ashore after being relieved as commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, June 14. Pringle has served as the ship's commanding officer for the past 16 months. Pringle was relieved by Capt. Alvin Holsey, who had previously served as the ship's executive officer. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge (Released) 130614-N-UK333-123
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Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) bow their heads for the invocation during a change of command ceremony held on the ship's flight deck, June 14. During the ceremony, Capt. Cedric E. Pringle was relieved by Capt. Alvin Holsey. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael E. Wagoner (Released) 130614-N-QW737-073
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Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 3rd Class Ma Fuerte, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), reads a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to students at Oaks Park Elementary School during a community outreach program. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Princess L. Brown (Released) 130122-N-NJ927-006
