CRANE, Ind., Sept. 4 -- Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news release:
Capt. Jason A. Flanagan assumed command from Capt. Joseph J. Oravec on Sept. 3 at a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) change of command ceremony where more than 150 people gathered at the Potomac River Test Range gun line.
The traditional ceremony included honoring Oravec for his service and welcoming Flanagan, NSWCDD's 49th commanding officer. Family, friends, former NSWCDD commanding officers and a technical director, base and tenant leadership, division department leadership and workforce and community leaders attended.
Rear Adm. Pete Small, Acting Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), presided over the ceremony. "Th...