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CHANGE O Austin, arriving. CDR William D. Valentine, Jr. relieves CAPT Andrew M. Petruska III as Commanding Officer, USS Austin (LPD 4) 24 May 1996, Norfolk, Virginia The Change of Command Ceremony is a time-honored product of the rich Naval traditional heritage. Custom has established that this ceremony be formal and inspiring - designed to strengthen respect for authority that is vital to any military organization. The ceremony was designed so that only authorized officers held command and all else present became aware of its authenticity and symbolism. The heart of the ceremony is the formal reading of official orders by the officer being relieved and the relieving officer. Command passes upon utterance of, by the relieving officer, I relieve you, Sir! To which the officer being relieved responds, I stand relieved. The strength of today ' s Navy stems in large measure from the observance of customs and traditions, each founded on need, and each contributing its share to stability, com- bat effectiveness, and smooth transfer of authority. The simple ceremony passing author- ity, individual accountability, and total responsibility to yet another officer reflects the dedication of free individuals serving their nation proudly. to () i ' iKIIIIIIf
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GERALD DAVID GOLDEN Lieutenant Commander Gerald Golden was a long-time resident ot Peabody, Massachusetts. Following sev- eral years of teaching school, he attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island and was commissioned in June 1982. Sea duty assignments have included the USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2) as Repair Officer and Main Propulsion Assistant, the USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) as Communications Officer and Assistant Operations Officer, and the USS Truett (FF 1095) and USS Detroit (AOE 4) as Chief Engineer. He reported to the USS Austin (LPD 4) as Executive Officer in Sep- tember 1995. Lieutenant Commander Golden served as Commanding Officer, Naval Marine Corps Reserve Center Plainville, Connecticut for a tour ashore. At the time of printing, he holds orders to transfer to USACOM, Norfolk, Virginia in March 1997. Lieutenant Commander Golden holds a Bachelor ' s Degree in Education from Northeastern University, Boston and a Master ' s in Geography from Central Connecticut State. His personal awards include Surface Warfare Offi- cer, three Navy Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and several unit, cam- paign and service ribbons. Lieutenant Commander Golden, his wife Karen, and their two children, Katie and Timothy, reside in Williamsburg, Virginia. Text: YNSN Gary Espiritu C xecut ' we Kyjlicer 9
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QF COMMAND ii ti c?t»ng ( Pride, pomp and circumstance: The Austin crew and Color Guard (top left and right) stand in undivided attention; CPOs in full regalia (below); Master of Ceremonies LCDR Golden I customs Austin, departing.
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