This week, the CCoE, conducted a Change of Command ceremony, marking the transition of leadership from Maj. Todd Donaldson to Maj. Kevin F. Plude for HHD. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. Ryan M. Janovic, Commanding General, CCoE and Fort Gordon. #ChangeOfCommand

Leadership Transitions, Legacy Continues. A New Chapter Begins at NCC Officers Training Academy, Kamptee. In a significant milestone in the Academy’s journey of excellence, Maj Gen Sarabjit Singh Bakshi, SM, VSM, took over the Command of NCC Officers Training Academy, Kamptee, from Maj Gen Upkar Chander. On assuming command, the General Officer expressed his resolve to build upon the Academy’s proud legacy and further strengthen its contribution to nation-building. #NCCOTA #Leadership #ChangeOfCommand #NCC #UnityAndDiscipline #Leadership #Kamptee #Victory #Sportsmanship #TrainingTheNation #NCCOTA #leadershipthatdelivers #HARKAAMDESHKENAAM #KhargaCorps @IaSouthern @HQ_DG_NCC @adgpi @PRODefNgp @NccDteAPandT @NCC_Bih_Jhar @NCC_Dte_Delhi @NCC_Dte_Gujarat @NCCDteJKL @Dte_kargo @NCC_KER_LAK_DTE @ncc_dte @NccDteMPCG @nccner @CPhhp @NCCDteOdisha @NCCDteRajasthan @NCCDte_TNPAN @NCCUttrakhand @NCCDteUP @nccwbskm

⚓ Capt Sumit Malik took over the Command of INS Parundu @ NAS Ramnad from Capt Arjun Menon on 04 Jun 26. A Qualified Naval Air Operations Officer Capt Sumit Malik assumed the charge as 11th Commanding Officer of Navy's Premier Air Station INS Parundu on Eastern Seaboard. The ceremonial parade was held to mark the occasion. #IndianNavy #INSParundu #MaritimeSecurity #ChangeOfCommand #Leadership @IN_HQENC @IN_HQTNP @indiannavy @Def_PRO_Chennai

Brigadier General Friday Oguche Onu has officially assumed command as the 14th Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade during a colourful handing and taking over ceremony held at Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He took over from Brigadier General Godwin Nwamba, who has been redeployed to the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs as the Acting Deputy Chief of Civil-Military Affairs – Psychological Operations. In his farewell remarks, Brigadier General Nwamba appreciated officers and soldiers of the Brigade for their loyalty, professionalism, and unwavering support throughout his tenure, noting that their dedication contributed immensely to the achievements recorded under his leadership. He encouraged personnel to extend the same cooperation and support to the new Commander, emphasizing the importance of unity, discipline, and teamwork in sustaining operational effectiveness. Speaking after assuming command, Brigadier General Friday Onu commended his predecessor for the remarkable progress and developmental strides recorded within the Brigade. He also congratulated him on his new appointment and wished him success in his future responsibilities. The new Commander called on officers and soldiers to remain committed to duty, maintain high standards of professionalism, and continue prioritizing operational excellence and discipline at all times. He further stressed the importance of troop welfare and appealed for the support, loyalty, and cooperation of all personnel as he begins a new phase of leadership aimed at moving the Brigade to greater heights. Highlights of the ceremony included the signing of handing and taking over notes, transfer of command insignia, Quarter Guard parade, address to troops, and group photographs. #NigerianArmy #35ArtilleryBrigade #ChangeOfCommand #MilitaryLeadership #OperationalExcellence #TroopWelfare

In Photos | New Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan with outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi during a ceremony marking his assumption of charge as India's new CNS, in Delhi on Sunday (31/05). 📸:Prem Singh / UNI @indiannavy | #KrishnaSwaminathan | #DineshKumarTripathi | #ChiefOfNavalStaff | #IndianNavy | #CNS | #NavalLeadership | #ChangeOfCommand | #Ceremony | #UNI

Ceremonial parade held for change of command at Western Naval Command | prameyadigital #IndianNavy #WesternNavalCommand #ChangeOfCommand #CeremonialParade #DefenceNews #NavalForces #IndiaNews #MilitaryNews #BreakingNews #NavyUpdate #NationalSecurity #DefenceUpdate #IndiaDefence #NavalCeremony #LatestNews #prameyadigital

The Class of 2027 is officially in command of the Corps and the Class of 2026 looked pretty proud handing over the reins. More photos from the change of command parade can be found on our Flickr page at pulse.ly/mwtwmvslqe #VMI #VirginiaMilitaryInstitute #CorpsOfCadets #ChangeOfCommand #VMI2026 #VMI2027 #Leadership #Tradition

#ChangeofCommand Captain Kulvinder Singh Bali assumed Command of INS Dronacharya, the Gunnery & Missile training school of Indian Navy, located at Fort Kochi, from Commodore Manav Sehgal, VSM on 14 May 26. Prior to this appointment, Captain Kulvinder Singh Bali was the Commanding Officer of the Base Depot Ship #INSGomantak at Goa Naval Area. An alumnus of National Defence Academy and a second generation Gunnery specialist, he was commissioned into the #IndianNavy on 01 Jan 2004. A graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Army War College, Mhow, the officer has commanded IN ships Kora, Ajay and XFAC 83 in his past tenures.

NCTAMS PAC held a change of command ceremony at the SGT Smith Theater, Wahiawa, May 1, 2026. Congratulations to incoming CAPT Blythe Blakistsone. Fair winds and following seas CAPT Jaime Hill. ⚓🇺🇸 #Leadership #changeofcommand #congratulations

The 59th Troop Command marked a significant milestone as leadership passed from one dedicated commander to the next during a Change of Command ceremony at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. Col. Denton Smith relinquished command leaving behind a legacy of excellence, readiness, and commitment to Soldiers and mission. Lt. Col. Susan Hughes assumed command, bringing with her experience, vision, and a continued dedication to leading from the front. The ceremony was presided over by Brig. Gen. Linda Riedel, whose presence underscored the importance of this transition and the enduring strength of the organization. #SCNG #SCARNG #Nationalguard #changeofcommand

#ChangeofCommand Cmde Paramjit Singh assumed duties of Commanding Officer, @IN_Hamla, Premier Logistics Training unit of the #IndianNavy on 21 APR 26 from Cmde Raahul Mahajan in a Ceremonial Parade. A Long Logistics and Management Specalist, Cmde Paramjit Singh is an alumunus of Naval Academy - Goa, Defence Services Staff College- Wellington and College of Defence Management, Secunderabad. He has held several key appointments including LOIC Naval Pay Office, CSO(P&A) HQKNA, CLOGO (OP LOG) HQENC, BVO (Vizag), CMP/ MO(KAR), JDOP/ NHQ, SO to VCNS, SO(LOG) INWT and Directing Staff at INS Hamla. He was also part of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) as SO(MOVCON). He has tenanted Afloat appointments onboard IN Ships Vikramaditya, Investigator, Magar and Brahmaputra #Hamlahappenings @IN_HQSNC @IN_WNC @Indiannavy

NPS welcomed @USNavy Capt. Shane Stoughton as new commanding officer of the student and staff military element and dean of students during a change of command ceremony, March 27, relieving Capt. Eric Skalski. @USMC #ChangeOfCommand #USNavy #NPS More: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

MAJOR GENERAL GAURAV SHARMA ASSUMES COMMAND AS INSPECTOR GENERAL ASSAM RIFLES (SOUTH) Major General Gaurav Sharma, SC, SM, assumed command as the Inspector General #AssamRifles (South) at Imphal, Manipur on 07 February 2026. He took over the reins from Major General Ravroop Singh, YSM, SM, during a formal handover ceremony conducted with traditional military dignity and impeccable decorum. With the assumption of command, Major General Gaurav Sharma becomes the 13th Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South). The ceremony marked a smooth transition of leadership, reflecting the rich traditions, professionalism and operational ethos of the Assam Rifles. #InspectorGeneral #LeadershipTransition #ChangeOfCommand #MilitaryTradition #ProfessionalExcellence #ServiceBeforeSelf #SentinelsOfTheNorthEast #Manipur #Imphal #NationFirst @HMOIndia @adgpi @PIBHomeAffairs @easterncomd @Spearcorps @ANI @PTI_News

⚓️ Cmde Rajat Kumar took over Command of INS Dega from Cmde Shivaji Yadav on 09 January 2026. A MiG-29K pilot, Cmde Rajat Kumar assumed charge as the 21st Commanding Officer of the Navy’s premier Air Station, INS Dega at Visakhapatnam on India’s Eastern Seaboard. A ceremonial parade was held to mark the occasion. #IndianNavy #NavalAviation #ENC #Leadership #ChangeOfCommand

Cmde N Hariharan assumed charge as the 47th Commanding Officer of INS Venduruthy and Station Commander, Kochi Area, succeeding Cmde V Z Job. Commissioned in 1996, he is an alumnus of Naval Academy, Goa and the Command and Staff College, Indonesia. A Gunnery & Missile Warfare Specialist, he has commanded INS Cora Divh, Karmuk and Ranvijay. His other key appointments include Defence Adviser, Muscat, Head of Training Team (Navy) at #DSSC Wellington, and Principal Director (Training) at #INA. #IndianNavy #ChangeOfCommand #INSVenduruthy #KochiArea ⚓

#ChangeofCommand #SainikSchoolGhorakhal ग्रुप कैप्टन मधु सेंगर ने 22 दिसंबर को सैनिक स्कूल घोड़ाखाल के प्रधानाचार्य का पदभार ग्रहण किया। ग्रुप कैप्टन मधु सेंगर ने कहा कि सैनिक स्कूल घोड़ाखाल जैसे प्रतिष्ठित संस्थान में प्रधानाचार्य की जिम्मेदारी मिलना उनके लिए अत्यंत गर्व और सम्मान की बात है। उन्होंने विद्यालय की गौरवशाली परंपराओं को आगे बढ़ाने तथा कैडेट्स के सर्वांगीण विकास के लिए निरंतर प्रयास करने की प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त की। ग्रुप कैप्टन मधु सेंगर इससे पूर्व सैनिक स्कूल कपूरथला में प्रधानाचार्य के पद पर कार्यरत थीं।

Commodore Kartik Murthy, VSM took over Command of #INS_Circars - the Base Depot Ship of the Eastern Naval Command from Commodore Happy Mohan, VSM on 22 Dec 25. #ChangeofCommand

Did you miss it? Our October edition features the SOCOM Change of Command and highlights SOF readiness worldwide. Read Tip of the Sear here: socom.mil/latesttots #TipoftheSpear #ChangeOfCommand #SOCOM #SOF

Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 18, 2025. Full Story: dvidshub.net/r/p7zjs1 #PacificSubs #ChangeofCommand 📸: MC2 Nicholas Russell

#ChangeOfCommand📍@IN_NDV RAdm RS Dhaliwal, NM assumed charge as Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard #ASD , #Visakhapatnam on 31 Oct 25. Commissioned into the #IndianNavy in 1992, the officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy #NDA, Defence Institute of Armament Technology, Naval College of Engineering and the College of Defence Management. ⚓️A submariner from the Engineering Branch, he has served onboard submarines #INSVela, #INSSindhurakshak, #INSSindhughosh and Fleet Tanker #INSAditya as Engineer Officer. ⚙️As Project Director, P-75, the officer has closely associated with and contributed to the commissioning of three submarines. 🎖️🇮🇳For his distinguished service, the Flag Officer was awarded the Nau Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) in 2021. #IndianNavy