SASEBO, Japan (May 3, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Joshua J. Cowart, from Jacksonville, FL, addresses the crew and virtual guests during a change of command ceremony. Lt. Cmdr. James Billings relieved Cowart as commanding officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14). Chief, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gregory A. Pickett II)