SAN DIEGO (Dec, 3, 2021) Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, Commander, Naval Air Forces, is saluted by sideboys as he arrives at a change of command and retirement ceremony for Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Wing, Pacific. During the ceremony, hosted by the "Merlins" of HSC-3, Capt. Sean Rocheleau commemorated 35 years of service in the U.S. Navy, and was relieved by Capt. Edward Weiler as Commodore. HSCWINGPAC mans, trains, and equips HSC squadrons to conduct manned and unmanned maritime attack, combat support, and airborne mine countermeasures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sara Eshleman)