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Livermore native and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert Marrs recently took lead of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, marking the event with an aerial change of command ceremony over Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., on Sept. 17.
The ceremony signaled the transfer of responsibilities of command from Cmdr. Jason Dalby to Marrs, with the two commanders joining their Flying F/A-18E Super Hornets in formation.
“I am honored and humbled to lead this squadron,” Marrs said. “Cmdr. Dalby made a lasting impact and set us up for continued success.”
Dalby and Marrs took turns reading their orders over the radio, with the event concluding when Marrs flew his aircraft abeam to Dalby and stated, “I have the lead.”
In a statement, Dalby said of his successor, “I know VFA-87 will continue to maintain the highest standards of excellence as Cmdr. Marrs takes over as the Golden Warriors newest commanding officer.”
Marrs and the Golden Warriors of VFA-87 said they “look to continue the progress made by Dalby as well as to carry on the high reputation for excellence in the strike fighter community.”
