160831-N-ZP059-315 SILVERDALE Wash., (Aug. 31, 2016) – Rear Adm. Gary Mayes salutes as he is piped off stage during an Assumption-of-Command ceremony where he takes charge as Commander, Navy Region Northwest. Navy Region Northwest provides shore-based services to the third largest fleet concentration area in the world, including two aircraft carriers, 13 ships, 13 submarines, 92 support vessels and 115 aircraft, enabling the Fleet and supported commands to focus on their mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco/Released)