Newport Beach Navy Leaguers Honor Incoming, Outgoing Commanders of Amphib USS Essex

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The incoming and outgoing commanding officers of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex were treated to awards on Sept. 26 from the Newport Beach Navy League Council in California, which sponsors LHD-2, onboard the ship in San Diego Navy Yard. At a change-of-command ceremony, the incoming commander of the Essex, Capt. Aaron R. Kelley, received the "GatorSafe" award, designed specially by the Newport Beach Navy Leaguers in honor of Kelley's interest, expressed several months ago, in promoting safety to the crew of the amphibious assault ship and in support of the ship's new safety program.