190815-N-XP344-1073 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Aug. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 render honors to the national ensign as it is presented during the change of command ceremony held in VX-1’s hangar bay. VX-1's mission is to test and evaluate airborne anti-submarine warfare weapon systems, airborne strategic weapon systems, as well as support systems, equipment and materials in an operational environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Kinney/Released)