NORFOLK, Va. — Capt. Dean Allen relieved Capt. Ryan Carey as commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT), May 8, during a Change of Command ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk’s Vista Point.
Rear Adm. Jorge Cuadros, Commander, NAVFAC Atlantic, served as the presiding officer and guest speaker, joined by family, friends, and colleagues of both incoming and outgoing leadership.
“My charge to you is simple: lead this command in thinking, acting and operating differently, which is the only way we will continue to be relevant in meeting the Fleet and Marine Corps mission,” Cuadros told Allen before he assumed command. “You are a gifted leader, and you have my utmost respect, trust, and confidence. This is a pivotal time to command in the Navy and in NAVFAC. Our organization has changed tremendously over the last year, and more changes are ahead.”…