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Navy Capt. Virginia Damin, commanding officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton and director, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, presents Capt. Kenneth Basford, outgoing commanding officer of Expeditionary Medical Facility 150 Alpha with the Legion of Merit Medal in recognition of his exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service throughout his time in command during the EMF 150 Alpha change of command ceremony aboard NHCP on Feb. 20, 2026. Basford relinquished command to Smiley, his executive officer, during the time-honored ceremony. Basford is retiring from the Navy after 30 years of active service. “I am very humbled to have served as your commanding officer, and I know Captain Smiley will take the command to even greater accomplishments,” said Basford during his remarks.
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