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250609-O-NJ594-1015, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Capt. Marion Gregg, the outgoing commander of Navy Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), former director of Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P) salutes Capt. Darryl P. Arfsten, the oncoming commander of NMCFHPC, director of DCPH-P, in front of the presiding officer of the ceremony, Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, as he is relieved of duties during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, Portsmouth, Virginia, June 6, 2025. Gregg will be transferring to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) where he will serve as the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

PORTSMOUTH, VA

250609-O-NJ594-1014, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Capt. Marion Gregg, outgoing commander of Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), former director of Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P), speaks to the audience prior to reading his orders during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 6, 2025. After serving two years as the commander Gregg will transfer to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) where he will serve as the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

PORTSMOUTH, VA

250609-O-NJ594-1013, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Lt. Cmdr. Niesha Townsend, associate director of administration assigned to the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), left, presents Capt. Marion Gregg, outgoing commander of NMCFHPC, former director of Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P), right, with a gift on behalf of the Ward Room during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 6, 2025. A change of command is a time-honored military tradition that signifies the formal transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from one leader to another. Gregg will be transfer to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) where he will serve as the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

PORTSMOUTH, VA

250609-O-NJ594-1012, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Command Master Chief Francesco Maccarelli, Command Master Chief of the Navy and Marine Corps Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), center, and Chief Eric Garcia, a biomedical technician with the NMCFHPC, right, presents Capt. Marion Gregg, outgoing commander of NMCFHPC, former director of Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P), left, with a gift on behalf of the enlisted corps during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 6, 2025. Gregg will be transfer to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) where he will serve as the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

PORTSMOUTH, VA

250609-O-NJ594-1011, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Lt. Ademola Ajiboye, left, an administration officer with the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC) presents Capt. Marion Gregg, outgoing commander of NMCFHPC, former director of Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P), center, with a plaque on behalf of the command during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 6, 2025. Gregg will transfer to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) where he will serve as the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

PORTSMOUTH, VA

250609-O-NJ594-1010, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, left, presents Capt. Marion Gregg, outgoing commander of Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), former director of Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P), center, with the Legion of Merit for his dedication and outstanding service as the commander of NMCFHPC and director of DCPH-P. During his tenure as commander of NMCFHPC, Gregg made several major impacts in support of the Navy including, leading modernization efforts for the forward deployed preventive medicine unit platform, including novel weapons and threat recognition training to ensure adaptable, operational support capabilities to the United States and joint forces globally. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

PORTSMOUTH, VA

250609-O-NJ594-1009, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Mr. Oscar (Sean) Friendly, the deputy director for Defense Health Agency speaks the audience during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 6, 2025. During his speech, Friendly highlighted Capt. Marion Gregg’s accomplishments as the commander of the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command and director of Defense Centers for Public Health Portsmouth (DCPH-P). A change of command is a time-honored military tradition that signifies the formal transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from one leader to another. Gregg will transfer to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) where he will serve as the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

PORTSMOUTH, VA

250609-O-NJ594-1008, Portsmouth, Virginia, (June 6, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, Director, Defense Health Network (DHN) Atlantic, was the presiding officer of the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC) change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 6, 2025. The ceremony signifies the passing of responsibilities from Capt. Gregg to Capt. Arfsten as commander of NMCFHPC, and director, DCPH-P. Capt. Gregg will be transferring to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) to be the Fifth Fleet Force Surgeon. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

St. George's, Grenada

250609-N-BP862-1016 GRENADA (June 9, 2025) The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives in St. George's, Grenada, during Continuing Promise 2025, June 9, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-led Mission since 2007, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and form new partnerships between host nations, non-federal entities, and international organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Boatright)

Rota, Spain

250529-N-FT324-8754. ROTA, Spain. May 29, 2025. Commander Anna Choe, Pediatrician, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Medical Homeport, assesses a student during the annual sports physical fair at the school. The event ensures students are healthy and ready to participate in sports for the upcoming year, highlighting the strength of partnership and outreach with local community schools. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mr. Everett Lopez/ Released by Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Sacks)

Rota, Spain

250529-N-FT324-7655. ROTA, Spain. May 29, 2025. Hospitalman Rigel Villaruel, Corpsman, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Medical Homeport, takes measurements of a student during the annual sports physical fair at the school. The event ensures students are healthy and ready to participate in sports for the upcoming year, highlighting the strength of partnership and outreach with local community schools. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mr. Everett Lopez/ Released by Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Sacks)

Rota, Spain

250529-N-FT324-5591. ROTA, Spain. May 29, 2025. Commander Benjamin Briggs, Pediatrician, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Medical Homeport, assesses a student during the annual sports physical fair at the school. The event ensures students are healthy and ready to participate in sports for the upcoming year, highlighting the strength of partnership and outreach with local community schools. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mr. Everett Lopez/ Released by Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Sacks)

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