b'Incoming commander U.S. Navy Capt. Frank T. Ingargiola takes his place on stage during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 8, 2021. The ceremony took place atop an old flight deck inside historic Hangar 1. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Shay Stuart)USAFEC Welcomes New Commanderhttps://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article/2690374/nsa-lakehurst-change-of-command/By Staff Sgt. Shay Stuart 87th Public AffairsNEWS | July 12, 2021U.S. Navy Capt. William R. Sherrod relinquished commandmy shipmates, I want to make sure that I extend to you fair of Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst to Capt. Frank T.winds and following seas, a warm light to guide the course and Ingargiola during a change of command ceremony at Joint Baseanother ship with you who may stand the watch, weather the McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 8. storm and help you navigate the rocks in the shoals. God bless Rear Adm. Charles Rock, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic com- each of you.mander, presided over the ceremony. Following the reading of orders, Ingargolia assumed com-Rocks speech credited Sherrod for his achievements duringmand of NSA Lakehurst. In his speech he gave thanks, citing his tour, including his doctoral research, which focused on iden- Phillipians 2:3 and other quotes he strives to live in his personal tifying solutions to barriers for women in Naval Aviation. and work life.Thank you for making a difference here, said Rock. ThankA citation that I try to live by should resonate with every you for being an incredible leader and incredible mentor and abranch of the military, Ingargolia said. Be strong when you are really incredible friend. weak. Be brave when you are scared. Be humble when youre Rock awarded Sherrod the Legion of Merit for his exception- victorious. Be badass everyday. Thank you for being with us on ally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstandingthis special day and I look forward to being here and Im sure it service as Commanding Officer. will be a very challenging and rewarding tour.I can honestly say that Ill never forget my time here.as it isThe ceremony concluded and the officials departed to the winding down, I thought that I was ready to go, Sherrod said.sound of traditional bell-ringing, a sound symbolizing a new I kind of realized maybe Im not ready to go, but it is time. Tochapter for NSA Lakehurst.J8 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'