Capt. Wade Hilderbrand, outgoing commodore of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One, gives his remarks during a change-of-command ceremony on Naval Base Point Loma on Jan. 30. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John A. Miller)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 welcomed its newest leader during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma on Jan. 30.

Capt. Clinton Cornell relieved Capt. Wade Hilderbrand in front of friends, family and military personnel during an outdoor ceremony.

“I will honestly sleep soundly at night knowing you have the watch,” said Hilderbrand, who is slated to retire later this year. “If history is any indicator, this force will find itself in conflict again. You are the one strategic advantage this Navy has that no enemy can ever compete with. Thank you for what you do. Go build a legacy.”

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