A traditional change of command ceremony will be held at NAF-El Centro.

Captain Derrick Kingsley will assume command of the local base in ceremony Friday at 11:00 a.m. The leadership of the installation will be transferred from Captain Brent Alfonzo to Kingsley. Alfonzo has served at NAF- El Centro commanding officer since January 2017. He will be retiring after 27 years of service. Captain Kingsley is a 1996 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has served most recently as the Chief of Staff for the Director of Operations