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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

USS Constitution to Host Change of Command Ceremony 21 June 2024

U.S. navy.
BOSTON--   The USS Constitution's 78th commanding officer will take command of the historic ship during a Change-of-Command ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2024, at noon.

Its current and 77th commanding officer, Commander Billie J. Farrell will be relieved by Commander Crstal L. Schaefer.

The 500 guest ceremony will be broadcast live on the USS Constitution's Facebook page.

The ship will be closed to public visitation during the ceremony, but will reopen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Commander Schaefer will become the 78th captain in the ship's 226-year history, dating back to 1797.

--Brock-Perry


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