A mother gathers her daughters, as her husband prepares to hand over command on the USS Sentry deployed to Naval Support Activity Bahrain - US Navy. (Photo by Candice Baker)

The incoming Commander is pinned by his daughter while his son stands on a chair to watch. USS Sentry deployed to NSA Bahrain - United States Navy (Photo by Candice Baker)

The daughter of the incoming Commander holds the daughter of the outgoing Commander, as she nervously watches her father leaving his ship for the final time. USS Sentry deployed to NSA Bahrain - US Navy. (Photo by Candice Baker)

The Sailors upon the USS Sentry send off their former Commander with a cheer as he disembarks his ship for the last time. NSA Bahrain - USN. (Photo by Candice Baker)

In prayer upon the USS Sentry, Sailors observe their ship’s Change of Command. Because of coronavirus social distancing requirements, many are not authorized in the bridge to attend the intimate ceremony. Instead, these Sailors will watch through a window.