DATE: Friday, April 4, 1997                 TAG: 9704040683

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CHANGE OF COMMAND ON THE STENNIS

Capt. Douglas Roulstone, left, relieves Capt. Robert C.

Klosterman Thursday as commanding officer of the Norfolk-based

carrier John C. Stennis. Roulstone, a native of Norfolk, previously

commanded the replenishment ship Supply. Klosterman, the first

commanding officer of the Stennis, is awaiting new orders. The

ceremony was held at the Norfolk Naval Station. The speaker was

Vice. Adm. John Mazach, commander of the Atlantic Fleet Naval Air

Force. Above, crew members are seen through a flag showing the

ship's emblem and motto. KEYWORDS: CHANGE OF COMMAND

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