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250617-N-KC192-1056 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Chief Religious Programs Specialist Angelique Tulp, assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), and NMFL Command Master Chief Lamar Bethel present Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, former NMFL commander, with a going away gift during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, who will take over as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1098 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, former commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), gives remarks during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, who will take over as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1134 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), gives remarks during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. Hawkins relieved Rear Adm. Kevin Brown and will take over as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and the director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1129 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm.Darin K. Via, Navy Surgeon General, salutes Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), as he assumes command during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Hawkins relieved Rear Adm. Kevin Brown who served as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic since June 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker) www.dvidshub.net/news/500854/continuing-tradition-and-hon...

250617-N-KC192-1173 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, former commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), departs after a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, who will serve as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and the director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1038 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Darin K. Via, Navy Surgeon General, the presiding officer and guest speaker, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Kevin Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, after serving as the commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-O-NJ594-1070 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, NMFL, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. Hawkins relieved Rear Adm. Kevin Brown and will serve as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and the director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

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250617-O-NJ594-1073 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Navy Marine Fleet Forces Atlantic held a change of command ceremony Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. The U.S. Fleet Forces band attended the ceremony providing music for the celebratory event. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Kevin Brown was relieved Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, after serving as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and the director of Defense Health Network – Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

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250617-N-KC192-1014 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) and director, Defense Health Network-Atlantic, arrives as a member of the official party during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony Brown was relieved Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1167 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), departs as a member of the official party following the NMFL change of command ceremony aboard Naval Medical Center Portsmouth at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads – Portsmouth Annex. Hawkins assumed command from Rear Adm. Kevin Brown and also became Director, Defense Health Network – Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1124 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, the former commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), salutes Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, NMFL, during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. Hawkins will also serve as the director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker) www.dvidshub.net/news/500854/continuing-tradition-and-hon...

250617-O-NJ594-1069 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, the former commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) reads his orders during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. Brown was relieved Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, after serving as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and the director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

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250617-O-NJ594-1071 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, the former commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) addresses the audience prior reading his orders during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. Brown was relieved Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, after serving as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and the director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

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250617-N-KC192-1059 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), is presented with the personal challenge coin from NMFL Command Master Chief Lamar Bethel during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, who will take over as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1067 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) The Defense Health Network - Atlantic’s wardroom presents Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, former Naval Medical Forces Atlantic commander, and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic with a going away gift during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker) www.dvidshub.net/news/500854/continuing-tradition-and-hon...

250617-N-KC192-1007 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), arrives as a member of the official party following the NMFL change of command ceremony aboard Naval Medical Center Portsmouth at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads – Portsmouth Annex. Hawkins assumed command from Rear Adm. Kevin Brown and also became Director, Defense Health Network – Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1115 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, former commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), reads his transfer orders during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, who will take over as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1147 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), gives remarks during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. Hawkins relieved Rear Adm. Kevin Brown and will take over as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and the director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-N-KC192-1064 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Bush, the flag aide assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), presents Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, former NMFL commander, with a going away gift during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony, Brown was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, who will take over as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director of Defense Health Network - Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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250617-O-NJ594-1072 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (June 17, 2025) Navy Surgeon General, Rear Adm. Darin Via, the presiding officer and guest speaker, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony held on board Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, June 17, 2025. During the ceremony Rear Adm. Brown was relieved Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, after serving as commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, and the director of Defense Health Network – Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Desmond Martin)

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