Capt. Wes Naylor relieved Capt. Steve “Snak” Nakagawa as commanding officer of the US Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) and Naval Support Activity Orlando during a change of command ceremony June 20.
The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. in front of NSA Orlando’s de Florez Complex before an audience of approximately 500 people.
NAVAIR Commander, Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway, was the keynote speaker during the ceremony.
During his remarks, Dunaway discussed the importance of NAWCTSD, NSA Orlando and shared his thoughts on the incoming and outgoing commanding officers, “There is a lot of hard work which get you the privileges that we have today. Our military keeps the peace in the world and these moral, empathetic and passionate leaders make our Navy so great.”
Naylor’s first line of business as commanding officer was to show his appreciation for Nakagawa’s leadership and career in the Navy.
“There is no other naval officer who served during difficult times had the dedication of Snak.”
While not included as part of the ceremony, the duties of executive officer were assumed by Capt. Erik “Rock” Etz who recently reported to the command from his duties as senior military lead for the F-35 integrated test force Patuxent River, Md.
[mappress] Press Release, June 24, 2014; Image: NAVAIR