Photos: Naval Station Newport Change of Command Ceremony

NEWPORT, RI — Wakefield native Capt. Ian Johnson on Aug. 18 took command of Naval Station Newport. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis sent these photos of the ceremony. He was a South Kingstown High graduate before he went on to college and graduate school.

Capt. Ian L. Johnson, commanding officer, Naval Station Newport, piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the base. During the ceremony, Johnson relieved Capt. Dennis Boyer as the commanding officer of the base.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis/released)

Capt. Dennis Boyer (left) and Capt. Ian L. Johnson (right) participate in a change of command ceremony held at Naval Station Newport. During the ceremony, Johnson relieved Boyer as the commanding officer of the base.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis/released)

Members assigned to Navy Band Northeast perform during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Station Newport. During the ceremony, Capt. Ian L. Johnson relieved Capt. Dennis Boyer as the commanding officer of the base.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis/released)

Cover Photo: Capt. Dennis Boyer (right) turns over command to Capt. Ian L. Johnson (left) with Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, during a change of command ceremony for Naval Station Newport. During the event, Boyer was recognized for his service to the base and Johnson was welcomed aboard as the base’s new commanding officer.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis/released)